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Pre-Competition Meal
Swimmers should try to eat no later then
2-4 hours prior to the start of the competition. Utilize
carbohydrates and fluids to address your nutritional needs prior to a
meet, although one should never eat to much before the start of a meet.
Meals should be high in carbohydrates and low in fat
and protein, as these nutrients will slow down the absorption of
carbohydrates which you need to turn into energy. Never go
without eating or drinking fluids (such as water, fruit juice, or sport
drink such as Gator Aid, Power Aid, etc.) Swimmers should drink small amounts
of fluid, often, up to the start of a race.
Here are Pre-Competition Meal suggestions:
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