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Indoor meet days are long enough that small snacks matter a lot
Dear [Team Name] Families, Indoor meets can feel strange because athletes spend so much of the day waiting, warming up, and trying not to feel heavy before the next event. That is why the plan usually works best when it is built around small, familiar snacks instead of one or two big guesses. A good between-event plan is simple: - bring easy carbs the athlete already knows - eat small bites when there is enough time instead of waiting until they are ravenous - sip fluids through the meet instead of going silent for hours - keep recovery food ready for after the last event The athlete does not need to eat a full meal between every event. They do need enough support to keep the day from turning into a long underfueled stretch. Families can help by packing foods that are portable, boring, and easy to tolerate when nerves are already present. The most common mistake is waiting too long because the athlete is trying to be "safe," then eating too little for too long and fading across the meet. This week, we are focusing on a practical meet-day rhythm that works for longer indoor days without making the athlete feel overmanaged. If you want the free starting point first, join Aspire Runner Fueling Lab here: https://aspireperformancerd.com/runner-fueling-lab?source=coach-curriculum-email Best, Coach [Your Name]