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Good Carbs to Eat Before a Swim Meet

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Barrett Barlowe

To succeed in a swim meet, you need training and good nutrition. Starting fast off the blocks and lasting through the race requires quick access to energy as well as endurance you gain from months of training. Eating too much before a meet or eating the wrong thing can harm your performance in the pool.