Nutrition
Teen Athlete Carbs Before Afternoon Training
Teen athlete carbs before afternoon training add an easy snack one to three hours pre-practice—top off lunch glycogen when school lunch was hours earlier.
Teen athlete carbs before afternoon training top off lunch glycogen with an easy snack one to three hours before practice—banana, granola bar, rice cakes, or half a bagel when lunch was at eleven and sprint practice starts at three thirty. Low carb afternoons show up as heavy legs and dizzy finishes, especially in growing boys and girls with high mileage.
Avoid huge fatty meals right before start; fiber loads can cramp. Coordinate with school lunch protein so the snack is mainly carb.
Common questions
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What if practice is right after school with no snack window?
Pack a carb snack for the bus or locker—fruit, pretzels, or a small sandwich. A stronger school lunch carb portion also helps when timing is tight.
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