Subject: Race Day Nutrition for a Late Start I need some advice!
Last year I completed my first sprint without any cramping or bonking. The race started at 10:30am. I felt great the whole time. For breakfast (around 7am ) had a smoothie (soy milk, banana, strawberries, vega powder, spirulina and a handful of oats ) and I had a few crackers 45 mins before the start.
I'm competing in another sprint in a couple weeks, however, my wave starts at 1:30pm and I'm a little worried about over or under eating throughout the day. My nerves tend to get the best of me so I know I won't have much of an appetite. I was thinking of eating a sandwich with whole grain bread and tons of veggies at around 11am, and maybe an apple or an orange 45 mins before the start.
Anyone see any red flags with this approach? Should I eat something saltier? Anyone else have experience with an afternoon race? Any advice would be appreciated!!
(ps - I'm vegetarian if that matters at all ) |