Too many times we have seen rowers race on "empty” because they’re afraid of feeling sick or weighed down. What to eat and when to eat is a process each rower has to experiment with so that their body is fueled for a peck performance at each regatta. This process should start now. What can you eat to feel your best at practice after a long day in school? Ask your coaches - they know about hydration and nutrition. You can count on certain foods to be available at every regatta. For example, cereal can be eaten up until two hours before race time. We’ll have fruit, bagels, gorp, granola bars, yogurt, and fig newtons. The best thing to refuel your body after a race is fruit juice. Its very high in carbs. We’ll also have lots of water and Gatorade. And remember, the hospitality tent is open to all rowers, coaches, and fans.
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