Though having food trucks is becoming the norm for track meets in the great Houston area, it's really important to have fresh, healthy options for your athlete at the meet- and for you too! All of our Coaches stress, no stadium food until you have run all your races, this is hard to do without better options.
Here are some screenshots of my list from my favorite place ever- HEB (still, not a sponsored spokesperson though... anyone got a plug for that? haha)
- Plenty of cut up fruits, they help with hydration and are so tasty. When I'm having a slower week in my job I will order the whole fruit and diligently cut up what I like, and be very proud of myself. But normally I'll pay the upcharge and but it already cut up. Frozen fruit works well too, and says pretty cold, also it's generally cheaper than fresh cut fruit.
- Peanut butter and jelly does the trick for our athlete for a mid morning snack, stay away from dairy, cheese and anything heavy. I've had parents tell me lunchmeat and bread only sandwiches work for there kids but it definitely will be up to you and what your child will eat.
- Crackers- and other things that end up being like an adult lunchable- my husband, son and I enjoy these during the meet and try to cut back on nachos and hot dogs, but definitely get those sometimes too. We also buy from the food trucks when we are really hungry. I use the sauna like conditions at meets to help me kick start my very late summer diet. haha
----Also, the ice cream sandwiches are just because when I get home I treat my self and there's no better way to end a long hot day..... alas, also the reason for the lighter food during the day. Call me old fashioned but an ice cream sammy is always a win for me!
Obviously we don't take all of this to every meet, we don't just sit around eating all day. But this is a sample portion of my grocery list during active track season, and I hope it gives you a good idea of types of things to have handy.
Happy Snacking,
RR
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