5.30 Swim / Breakfast

BlazingSaddler

Hi all, my 11 year old has been moved up to the development group in her swimming club so this means one day starting at 5.30. Would you recommend anything to eat beforehand? It’s a 2 hour class so she’ll need some energy but I’m worried too much will make her sick. Would just a slice of toast be ok? Thanks!

_Brian

My daughter does this swim few times a week.

Mostly she has toast or bagel and a good glass of juice, 20-30 minutes before the pool.

Afterwards she has milk/milk based smoothie straight away within 15 minutes, then a good breakfast when home.

She uses a homemade sport drink throughout the session, orange juice salt and water.

griffin100

My 11 and 12 year olds have a 5am start 3 times per week. It can be a struggle getting them to eat at 4am!

He alternates between slices of melon or dry cereal. She likes toast and cornbeef sandwiches!!! Occasionally they will have a fresh homemade smoothie but this can be very heavy at that time of the day. They drink lots of water during the session.

BlazingSaddler

Thank you both, much appreciated. I think we'll try toast or bagel / juice initially. Wish me luck!, it's hard enough getting her up for 7.30 swims at the weekend!!

Unpossible

My daughter will eat a slice of toast. I know one parent gives their child porridge.
When I did morning training back in the day I used to have fruit before training.