So in preparation for the ILMSA State Meet and for Nationals I feel it's important for us to take a moment to focus on the nutritional aspects our bodies need especially during competition.
Now - this comes from me - who when I usually give my list of events at a meet - people usually get bug eyed and ask if I'm positively insane. (You can sub "positively" with several other words ending in "ing"). That being said - I'm starting to feel like I've managed to capture that balance of nutrition during a meet that allows me to not feel bloated -but simultaneously - full of energy on the demands that I put on my body.
I personally don't do anything different with my diet before a meet. I feel that that only puts extra stress on your digestive system to adjust. During a meet - I pretty much strictly consume fruits (any will suffice, but I like bananas) and tons of water. After the meet - I love me some protein. Keeps me from over eating too.
What works for you? What do you eat? What do you drink? Is there something you eat before a meet? Something during? After? Perhaps this is something that can help you SFF Ande? ;)
I'll typically eat pasta (or other carb-heavy source) for dinner starting a few days before a meet. If it's a rest meet, the three days before that I'll eat mostly protein (e.g steak, chicken) and then switch to carbs. I've never been big on sides, so these meals are largely carb or protein, somtimes with a salad.
I don't eat heavy on the day of the meet- usually oatmeal and fruit for breakfast, copious amounts of water, coffee, and 4:1 recovery drink throughout the meet. Pretty simple plan, and I rely on these foods being a sufficient source of those dietary supplements. I'm not a foodie and try to keep things simple in that respect.
I'll typically eat pasta (or other carb-heavy source) for dinner starting a few days before a meet. If it's a rest meet, the three days before that I'll eat mostly protein (e.g steak, chicken) and then switch to carbs. I've never been big on sides, so these meals are largely carb or protein, somtimes with a salad.
I don't eat heavy on the day of the meet- usually oatmeal and fruit for breakfast, copious amounts of water, coffee, and 4:1 recovery drink throughout the meet. Pretty simple plan, and I rely on these foods being a sufficient source of those dietary supplements. I'm not a foodie and try to keep things simple in that respect.
