Sometimes after our workouts I feel completely wiped. (I refer to this as "blowing a gasket"). It's all I can do to drag myself to the car and drive home, which is luckily not very far. Usually it's a sprint workout that will do it. Let's just say that it makes it hard to get work done the rest of the day... Does this happen to anyone else? Any suggestions, other than "don't swim as hard," which seems to be defeat the reason why I am there in the first place? (It doesn't seem to me that I am swimming harder than anyone else).
I will suggest (without knowing enough facts of course) that you need to alter your pre-practice nutrition.
I suggest homemade protein bars about 1-2 hours before practice. These ones specifically provide an ample amount of carbs and sufficient amounts of protein (compliments of the peanut butter and whey)
3 cups oatmeal, 4 scoops whey, 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, & 1 cup of milk.
Mix it all together lay it out in a pan (I use a wax sheet), cool in fridge for a few hours.
I cut it into 6s - others suggest 8s. These bars taste AMAZING with a banana!
Might I also suggest: during practice - have something like watered down gatorade available. Your body is probably craving some carbs to fuel the body during that time. (I've also heard that watermelon works, but that might be a bit weird && messy). If you like the more expensive route - there's always hammer gel....
I will suggest (without knowing enough facts of course) that you need to alter your pre-practice nutrition.
I suggest homemade protein bars about 1-2 hours before practice. These ones specifically provide an ample amount of carbs and sufficient amounts of protein (compliments of the peanut butter and whey)
3 cups oatmeal, 4 scoops whey, 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, & 1 cup of milk.
Mix it all together lay it out in a pan (I use a wax sheet), cool in fridge for a few hours.
I cut it into 6s - others suggest 8s. These bars taste AMAZING with a banana!
Might I also suggest: during practice - have something like watered down gatorade available. Your body is probably craving some carbs to fuel the body during that time. (I've also heard that watermelon works, but that might be a bit weird && messy). If you like the more expensive route - there's always hammer gel....
Hunh! Very helpful, thank you. My "pre-practice nutrition" consists of not eating before practice, or else I feel nauseous. So, that could definitely be the culprit. Perhaps I need to figure out what I can eat that won't make me feel nauseous. The watered down gatorade is definitely an option; I generally drink water during practice.
NORMAL!
Once after a workout I showered, got dressed and then got undressed and started to put my suit back on. That's not just wiped out, that's delirious.
NORMAL!
Once after a workout I showered, got dressed and then got undressed and started to put my suit back on. That's not just wiped out, that's delirious.
Wow, that *is* impressive!
Hunh! Very helpful, thank you. My "pre-practice nutrition" consists of not eating before practice, or else I feel nauseous. So, that could definitely be the culprit. Perhaps I need to figure out what I can eat that won't make me feel nauseous. The watered down gatorade is definitely an option; I generally drink water during practice.
I saw this on my phone (email) and had to log back in really quick to make sure I could answer this:
I had the exact same problem for my first 2 months of swimming. After I started a consistent core regimen with my dryland - the nausea went away. Turns out my core was over compensating during swimming. Strengthening it has allowed me to eat within an hour of practice and feel much better.
I saw this on my phone (email) and had to log back in really quick to make sure I could answer this:
I had the exact same problem for my first 2 months of swimming. After I started a consistent core regimen with my dryland - the nausea went away. Turns out my core was over compensating during swimming. Strengthening it has allowed me to eat within an hour of practice and feel much better.
Thank you -- that's another good suggestion. I'll give that a try, too.
I will suggest (without knowing enough facts of course) that you need to alter your pre-practice nutrition.
I suggest homemade protein bars about 1-2 hours before practice. These ones specifically provide an ample amount of carbs and sufficient amounts of protein (compliments of the peanut butter and whey)
3 cups oatmeal, 4 scoops whey, 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, & 1 cup of milk.
Mix it all together lay it out in a pan (I use a wax sheet), cool in fridge for a few hours.
I cut it into 6s - others suggest 8s. These bars taste AMAZING with a banana!
Hey Michael, where did you find this recipe? It sounds awesome! I just may have to add dark chocolate chips to mine, though. :D
P.S. How much, exactly, is a scoop? Is that about 1/4 cup?
Try some chocolate milk after your workout. The milk has protein to help your muscles recover and the chocolate portion provides sugar for energy.
I'll second this. Chocolate milk seems to work well for me.
Sometimes I'm so spent after a hard workout, I'll shut the door to my office at work and take a nap for a while. I sure hope my boss doesn't read this board, btw. lol
