I know we have swimmers with impressive open water resumes...
I would like some feedback on calorie intake during long swims... seems to me taste of some of these gels, bars and drinks is critical, however the calories provided by some of these gel packs and bars ~ 100 calories tends to be on the low side.
what kind of caloric intake are swimmers attempting on their long swims?
...and good luck to chaos - we're cheering for you!
hello everybody!
Let me introduce myself - my name is Tomek.
I`m a new guy. At the beggining sorry for my english :)
Before I decided to join the discussion I read many articles and topics in this forum. I`m verry happy that I find OWS forums, cause I read a lot of usefull info.
I`m a finswimmer i one of the polish finswimming clubs. I dont have big experience with swimming and marathons. But since I discovered OW I cant imagine live without it.
But I have many questions to you, so let me start here. Because i think that this topic is the best.
My target:
Next summer season (2013) I want to swim 10 miles.
Nutrition:
I dont know to much about it. All the times I`m reading that someone is using gatorate mixed with malto and intake some solid foods. But subject of feeding is a mystic for me. Yesterday on my last "long" swimming in the pool I was eating half Mars bar - i think It was good for me (1/4 before and 1/4 during swim - after 45 min) I finished after 1h:30min. But also I don`t have any experience with trying any other nutrition "system". Because simply I dont know how to start. How will I know that something is better for me?
trainings:
Monday thursday - finswiming - 90 min.
tuesday, wednesday - solo swim at the bay or poool (45 min)
tuesday, friday - running (training for triathlon)
I`ll be greatfull for any advice! How should I start my story with nutrition?:)
Best regards
Tomek
