[flashmax]

My 100 straights seem to come after a nice, greasy, high protein medium/low carb breakfast.

 

[Drew Hause]

More likely to have been the fat that made the carbs palatable.
That said, low glycemic index carbs are by far the best choice for any sustained exercise, both as a pre-trap shoot meal and as a planned periodic boost during the shoot - apple slices with crushed walnuts in a little honey works great; tuna and cheese for a more substantial snack
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[Dewey Cox]

Don't all the high level athletes load up on carbs before a big game?
I assumed that's what I should be doing before a shoot.

 

[flashmax]

Don't all the high level athletes load up on carbs before a big game?
I assumed that's what I should be doing before a shoot.

Shooting is not a high level athletic sport. It doesn’t demand high physical output levels over extended periods of time.

 

[Dewey Cox]

Why do most trap shooter sweat so much then?

 

[flashmax]

Why do most trap shooter sweat so much then?

Because it is HOT outside.

 

[entropy]

Don't all the high level athletes load up on carbs before a big game?
I assumed that's what I should be doing before a shoot.

Yes, if you're doing a triathlon the next day, carb loading is a valid strategy. Suzy Chaffee said her regimen the night before a big ski meet was a big plate of spaghetti, then sex, then sleep.

Why do most trap shooter sweat so much then?

The meat sweats.
Seriously, I like jerky or protein bars as a snack at day-long shoots, though I've been known to grab a donut on the way to a shoot.

 

[Pull & Mark]

I never eat a big meal before shooting. To much of your energy is lost for digestion. Eat light before shooting. Eat a good meal when your done shooting for the day!!! break em all jeff

 

[pheasantmaster]

I can tell countless stories about the volume of consumption that Leo and I involved our selves in and the winning scores that we posted shortly thereafter. This was day and night.

Everybody's body reacts different however.

Make sure that it's relevant like many things in this "feel good mindset" we now live and not just a sympathy excuse for lack of mental focus.

 

[1straightshot]

I thought the proper meal was hotdogs, donuts, and coffee. All the clubs I have shot at have that same menu.

 

[WadHopper]

If you're that serious, acclimate your body starting at least a week ahead. Sleep, diet, routine etc...
I'm different. I typically eat once a day. I sleep less than six hours. If I try to force myself to change thinking it'll help get me another target or two, it backfires.
If it's early, I won't eat. I'll eat light between events paying more attention to hydration than food. When the day's done it's beer and food.
What's odd is that on mornings of a big event I'll be wide awake at 3:30am without fail, like clockwork. I started to roll with it and my nerves have settled down completely.

 

[Ken C.]

The basic trapshooters food groups are: fat, sugar, salt, nicotine, caffeine. Seriously listen to @Drew Hause

 

[Lucky1]

I have to eat at least 2 hours prior to shooting at any target sports or scores are worse than ever.