When to use this
Any travel day where the team's next meal comes from a drive-thru or a gas station — decide the orders before the bus is already hungry.
- Road meets where the post-race meal happens at a fast-food stop.
- Long bus rides where athletes will order whatever looks biggest unless there is a plan.
- A parent or athlete asking whether fast food can fit during the season.
Evidence sources
These references support the handout’s general education. Individual medical, supplement, laboratory, or injury questions should be handled by the appropriate qualified clinician.
- Thomas DT, Erdman KA, Burke LM.(2016) ACSM/AND/DC Joint Position Statement: Nutrition and Athletic Performance.
- Burke LM, Jeukendrup AE, Jones AM, Mooses M.(2019) Contemporary nutrition strategies to optimize performance in distance runners and race walkers.
Where to go next
PrintableZoom out to the full tripThis sheet covers one meal — the team-travel sheet plans every meal of the trip.
ToolPack the backup layerBuild the cooler and gas-station backup list before the bus leaves.
GuidePlan the whole travel dayThe Travel & Meet Day Guide sequences bus rules, hotel meals, and race windows.
