When to use this
The week before any trip that involves a bus, a hotel, or a full meet day away from home.
- Building the pack list and food plan before an overnight or multi-day away meet.
- The last trip ended with skipped breakfasts, a fast-food scramble, and flat afternoon races.
- Writing the travel-day instructions that go home to parents and athletes.
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
ToolBuild the packing listTurn the pack-first rule into a checkable list for every athlete's bag.
ToolPlan the bus ride itselfThe long-ride snack plan that closes the hidden gap between home and the venue.
GuideRun the full travel dayThe Travel Meet Day Guide sequences bus rules, hotel breakfast, and race windows.
