Nutrition -
Good nutrition will optimize your training program; promote consistency in performance; enhance recovery, and reduce the risk of injury. Basic nutritional guidelines include eating small meals every two to three hours. Meals should include protein and complex carbohydrates. Eat post-workout meal within 30 minutes. Try to avoid skipping meals.
Good nutrition will optimize your training program; promote consistency in performance; enhance recovery, and reduce the risk of injury. Basic nutritional guidelines include eating small meals every two to three hours. Meals should include protein and complex carbohydrates. Eat post-workout meal within 30 minutes. Try to avoid skipping meals.
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Pre-workout Snacks: (1 hour before practice or competition)
*Granola Bar *Bagel with Peanut Butter *Dried Fruit and Nuts |
Post-Workout Snacks: (within 30 minutes after practice or competition)
*Fruit *Chocolate Milk *Yogurt |
Hydration -
Hydrating properly is one of the easiest ways to prepare for a track & field event. Yet, too often athletes are not hydrated, and their performance suffers. Athletes do not follow the general guidelines. The requirements change when you perform intense activity and lose water and electrolytes through sweat. It's is recommended to drink 8 ounces of water or juice every hour.
Pre-race or workout you can drink a sports drink to prevent cramps. Drink 16 ounces around a half hour before activity. Drink water during activity but spread it out over the course of the meet to prevent side stitches and stomach sloshing. Weather conditions and other factors will alter your track & field hydration requirements in a given day. Always monitor your hydration to prevent poor performance.
***No Soda***
Hydrating properly is one of the easiest ways to prepare for a track & field event. Yet, too often athletes are not hydrated, and their performance suffers. Athletes do not follow the general guidelines. The requirements change when you perform intense activity and lose water and electrolytes through sweat. It's is recommended to drink 8 ounces of water or juice every hour.
Pre-race or workout you can drink a sports drink to prevent cramps. Drink 16 ounces around a half hour before activity. Drink water during activity but spread it out over the course of the meet to prevent side stitches and stomach sloshing. Weather conditions and other factors will alter your track & field hydration requirements in a given day. Always monitor your hydration to prevent poor performance.
***No Soda***
