2007-02-19 11:22:02 · 12 answers · asked by Jennifer L 2 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Lots of Carbs the prior day - gives you a build up of slow release energy that you can use the next day
Fruits the day of - natural sugars for the quick release energy
2007-02-20 01:58:20 · answer #1 · answered by Gonzo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never eat anything specific the day of a meet. Normally the night before we have pasta parties but I honestly couldn't care less what I eat the day of a big meet.
My theory is if you can prove that you don't have to be near-superstitious about things and you can still prove that you're the best of the best then you deserve that title or you deserve that great time. You're a true champion if your heart can get you through the race, not your stomach.
2007-02-20 02:23:26 · answer #2 · answered by I want my *old* MTV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most often when I am swimming in a whole day meet I'll eat a complete breakfast at about 8:00 depending on the time you swim you might also want to consider a small lunch. If I am swimming before the time when I would normally eat lunch I eat cliff bars which are energy bars. I will also drink a gatorade about an hour before my race.
2007-02-19 13:44:37 · answer #3 · answered by cowsvils 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What ever I want... I mostly eat things like peanut butter sandwiches, trail mix, sunflower seeds, and fresh fruits. Theses things are very high in carbs. Carbohydrates is what the body uses to make energy. I like to have a peach or some grapes in between the times I swim. This keeps me full and gives me that little energy boost right before I swim. I don't eat too much though. That could make you sick. And don't not eat. Your body needs all the energy it can get. So good luck...
2007-02-22 10:24:50 · answer #4 · answered by gjerstadkid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat a big fulfilling carb dinner the night before. Power bars like luna, cliff, power, and such are great snacks. Bannanas. Try eating early before the meet. I also eat cold cereale (no milk), Mainly light stuff.
Have a good meet, good luck!!!!
2007-02-20 07:54:10 · answer #5 · answered by aracnis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOTS of carbs the night before. the day of a meet, fruits, apples are best
2007-02-22 12:27:36 · answer #6 · answered by Kate L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grape nuts cereal is a GREAT food. Coupled with milk, it is the perfect balance of carbs/protein/iron/other vitamins and minerals you will need to compete, as long as your stomach can handle a bit of milk and you eat it plenty ahead of time.
2007-02-19 15:16:04 · answer #7 · answered by Trent E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not... before every meet i eat a bagel... and a package of pop-tarts.... yes poptarts.... it has been rumored that lance armstrong eats poptarts before his races as well... be sure to eat early and eat often.... good cards and protein are always good... GOOD LUCK!
2007-02-20 02:55:30 · answer #8 · answered by swimmerdude313 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
carbs the night before, and a good snack before, something like a banana, good luck!
2007-02-19 11:25:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
same as always fruit a few grains
2007-02-19 12:58:43 · answer #10 · answered by wassup 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋