Nutrition

What to Eat Before a Swim Meet (Night Before, Breakfast & Between Races)

David Karasek

Published on: 12/06/2026

What should a swimmer eat before a meet? A practical race-day fuel guide from an Olympian: the night before, the morning-of breakfast, what to eat between races, and what to avoid.

Nutrition

Creatine for Swimmers: Is It Safe for Teenagers? (An Honest Guide)

David Karasek

Published on: 12/06/2026

Is creatine safe for teenage swimmers, and does it even help? An honest, evidence-based guide: the real benefit, the age question, dosing, and the one non-negotiable rule.

Nutrition