Empty your upper bowel by competition time. The general guidelines are to eat a meal high in carbohydrates/Take solid foods 3 or 4 hours before events, and liquids 2 or 3 hours before/Choose easily digestible foods (i.e., not fried)/Avoid sugary foods/drinks within one hour of event/Drink enough fluids to ensure hydration (i.e., 20 ounces of water 1 or 2 hours before exercise, and an additional 10 to 15 ounces within 15 to 30 minutes of event). |
