2011-2012 McLean Men's Crew

Carbohydrates are important to athletes because they break down into sugars that get absorbed or are used to produce energy. There are two forms of carbohydrates, simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are absorbed and converted to energy very quickly and provide a rapid source of energy. Fruit and sports drinks are a good source of simple carbohydrates.

Complex carbohydrates longer to be digested and absorbed into the body. They also take longer to breakdown and therefore provide energy at a slower rate than simple sugars. Examples of complex carbohydrates are breads, rice and pasta. Starch is also considered a complex carbohydrates. Starch is probably the most important energy source in an athlete’s diet because it is broken down and stored as glycogen. Foods high in starch include whole grain breads, cereals, pasta, and grains.

Which of the following characters are real ?

A. Santa Claus

B. The Easter Bunny

C. Mickey Mouse

D. A dedicated hard working McLean Crew Freshman/Novice.

E. Spiderman.

McLean High School Conditioning Club

All Returning rowers should meet from 2:30-5:30 Mon-Fri and 9:00 on Sat,

unless otherwise instructed

All Freshman/Novice rowers should meet from 4:30-7:00 Mon-Thur and 8:00 on Sat.

unless otherwise instructed