Is My Swimmer Eating Enough? Under-Fuelling and RED-S, Explained for Swim Parents

Is My Swimmer Eating Enough? Under-Fuelling and RED-S, Explained for Swim Parents

Is My Swimmer Eating Enough? Under-Fuelling and RED-S, Explained for Swim ParentsDavid Karasek
Published on: 26/07/2026

Is your swimmer eating enough? A parent's guide to under-fuelling and RED-S in teenage swimmers: the warning signs, the real risks, and the numbers.

Nutrition
How to Fuel Your Swimmer Between Races at an All-Day Meet (The Cooler-Bag Plan)

How to Fuel Your Swimmer Between Races at an All-Day Meet (The Cooler-Bag Plan)

How to Fuel Your Swimmer Between Races at an All-Day Meet (The Cooler-Bag Plan)David Karasek
Published on: 24/07/2026

How to fuel a swimmer between races at an all-day meet: graze on quick carbs, pack the right cooler bag, and beat the afternoon energy crash.

Nutrition
What to Eat the Night Before a Swim Meet (Do Age-Group Swimmers Really Need to Carb-Load?)

What to Eat the Night Before a Swim Meet (Do Age-Group Swimmers Really Need to Carb-Load?)

What to Eat the Night Before a Swim Meet (Do Age-Group Swimmers Really Need to Carb-Load?)David Karasek
Published on: 23/07/2026

What to eat the night before a swim meet: a normal, balanced, familiar dinner. Why classic carb-loading is unnecessary for most teenage swimmers.

Nutrition
The Best Breakfast Before a Swim Meet (and What to Do If Nerves Kill Their Appetite)

The Best Breakfast Before a Swim Meet (and What to Do If Nerves Kill Their Appetite)

The Best Breakfast Before a Swim Meet (and What to Do If Nerves Kill Their Appetite)David Karasek
Published on: 20/07/2026

The best breakfast before a swim meet: easy carbs 2 to 3 hours before racing, plus what to feed a nervous swimmer who cannot stomach solid food.

Nutrition