Very tough week

[foubie30]

Well, this comming week I am going to be on the ice ALOT!!

first off i have a goalie camp that starts off with classroom at 8:30, powerskateing at 10 for an hour, dryland for an hour then ice again for drills for 1 hour 30 min.

THEN i stay at the arena for a players camp that i get to go to for free. this is Jeff Perrys elite pro camp with guys from AHL one guy from the NHL , a bunch from pro leagues in europe, college players and OHL players, Jr B and C players and a few my own age (16). I am on the ice with them for 2 hours.

Is too much, can my body handle this.

Looking for some advice on how to keep energized and hydrated.

[GoalieCrzY]

lots of pasta and gatorade. LOTS of water

[foubie30]

i have to stay at the arena from 8:30 to 7pm

[secross2]

pack the gatorade and the pasta in a cooler.

carbs and gatorade are what I do in tournys and it seems to work well.

[goaliematt76]

That's not bad, I've had worst. What I do is bring lots of gatorade and energy bars, which seems to work well. I also put a small fan in my bag so that I can dry my gear between sessions (I HATE wet gear).

[Jansson]

Water, more water and water. If you get sick of water: Drink water. You get the idea.

Oh yea, also eat and stretch properly. Your body will be fine. Sore but fine.

Sleeeeep.

[rebel_royal]

You are so lucky!!!! All that ice time, all that experience

[hroark2112]

Be VERY careful of over-hydrating. Don't drink only plain water, you'll get water intoxication. Drink something with electrolytes in it as well, Gatorade or something like it. You'll need it.

[jacko31]

I have a camp in August 7am until 9pm, so this is really helping me.
Keep on posting guys

[foubie30]

would it also be helpful to eat a small chocolate bar or some sort of candy with shugar in it before the last ice time where i will be most tired, i dont want to spend too muhc money on energy bars or drinks

[RichMan]

Stay away from the simple sugars like that. It will give you a 10min. rush , then you'll crash like a sac of potatoes

Fruits, ripe ones are better. Bananas have the natural sugars and potassium to help prevent cramping. Oranges, plums, pears, peaches...you get the picture

You're lucky! And at your age, you can take it.

I just finished a 5 days/7hrs a day goalie camp where i helped coach 3 different levels groups and had to do a 4-5 hour work shift cleaning in a warehouse the same nights. My body was dead and sore. My skates killed and i STILL can't feel my left big toe.

Have fun kid

[foubie30]

I just talked to my dad and he said he doesnt want me doing this much.
so i will probably just do 3 days of the players camp at 5 every night. i have a jr B camp this weekend so i dont want to be too over trained
but i am still doing the goalie camp every day

[34sregit]

Go with what Rich Man said. BTW, Bananas work miracles. I always eat bananas every time i play.

[RichMan]

Originally Posted by foubie30

I just talked to my dad and he said he doesnt want me doing this much.
so i will probably just do 3 days of the players camp at 5 every night. i have a jr B camp this weekend so i dont want to be too over trained
but i am still doing the goalie camp every day

There...that is thinking. You have a priority objective and need to consider that. Even though the camp is a great learning and building experience, you don't wanna show up to the tryouts all mush...right?

Good luck!

Thx 34. Bananas were a life saver when i bike raced in the '90s. Nature's medicine cabinet always works best