I'm almost 16 years old and extremelly in shape from playing soccer year round and track but over the past few weeks ive been doing alot of both and have had no energy to run at all i feel like im out of shape. i know this is most likely from overworking although i should be able to handle it since ive handled worse but i have a track meet tomorrow and run 400 in a relay and do not want to let my team down. is there anything i can do quickly that will help me in my race tomorrow other than rest??
2007-03-26 13:57:47 · 7 answers · asked by Brooke 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
DRINK RED BULL.
It really works and IT GIVES YOU WINGS so you'll be sure to win the race.
2007-03-26 14:00:25 · answer #1 · answered by L3monDr0p 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It seems very much like your glycogen stores are depleted. This will cause your body to inhibit glycolisis which is necessary for athletic performance.
You need to replenish your glycogen stores by having some starchy carbohydrates (with fiber) this evening. The reason is because it takes about 12 hours to replenish glycogen stores. Also, make sure that you have a good breakfast.
Here is a healthy foods list and a sample meal plan so you can have an idea about what to eat.
http://spartafit.com/nutrition/preferred%20foods.htm
http://spartafit.com/nutrition/preferred%20foods.htm
2007-03-26 14:07:37 · answer #2 · answered by fitman 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I too am in track and i know that I have the most energy when I eat a good breakfast (not too heavy though) and have a lot of small snacks through out the day before the meet.
2007-03-26 14:02:38 · answer #3 · answered by tiff 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
eat a good meal with lots of carbs tonight and a protine power bar tomorow it should give you a little extra but adrenaline will proablly kick in to so your tired ness wont be noticeable tomorow within yourself go to the track with a positive attitude ,hope you do good
2007-03-26 14:04:47 · answer #4 · answered by mark s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would eat or drink as much protien that you can. Take a multivitamin if you have some. One tonight an dthen one in the morning should help. Also if you have an energy drink, that might help. Good Luck!
2007-03-26 14:02:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
eat lots of carbs to restore enegry ...and make sure u drink lots of water the nite b4 the big race
Gud' Luck...i kno how it feels...i do 400s relays all the time.....Mid-Distance All Day BABE
Luk 4 u 2morrow
2007-03-26 14:05:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
calories are energy maybe your waisting them too fast or your intake is too little try going to a nutritionist remember you are still growing and you need a good source of nutrition be safe and stop overworking your body
2007-03-26 14:01:31 · answer #7 · answered by lizziemoffles 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋