What to Eat?

For races that short you don't need to worry about eating for fuel for the races. The energy you burn during the race is already in your system. Just stick to light things that will not sit heavy (like you said) avoid fatty food. Maybe 3-4hrs before have 1/2 bagel and a banana, sip on some sports drink. You just want to keep your blood sugar steady. You don't need to drink a lot of water either, anything you drink the hour or two before the race will just sit in your stomach.

As soon as you can after your race you need protein and carbs. 4-1 ratio of carbs to protein is ideal. You need the protein for muscle recovery and carbs for energy re-load. Something like a powerbar recovery bar with some gatorade works well.

3 races in one meet? That's nutty. Tell the Coach to go to hell.

MAYEROFF wrote:

3 races in one meet? That's nutty. Tell the Coach to go to hell.

Are you kidding lol? Ive frequently done the 4x8 at 1pm, the 1600 at 4ish and the 3200 at 9pm. Lots of people double or triple. Nothing like spending your time at a meet from 11-10 lmao.

copy Kenya athletes diet, almost vegan with lots of carbs, mostly organic food.