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...Fueling before competition the united states olympic committee athletes need to consume adequate carbohydrates optimize carbohydrate stores glycogen in liver and muscle this helps maintain blood sugar levels fuels contraction insufficient intake decreases ability sustain heavy loads mood state mental acuity power output during intermittent high intensity performance has potential negatively influence immune function sleep are being used leaving low upon waking develop a plan hydrating essential needs be individualized replenishing energy optimizing hydration depends on status not accustomed eating early duration can train stomach tolerate food type of practice introducing foods training additional fuel weeks prior see how they will tolerated previous day s start with easily digestible like toast or banana gradually add over tip your time utilizing it if solid try liquid snack good rule thumb is avoid trying meal such as sports drink smoothie anything new usoc sport nutrition team strat...