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according to one of my coaches a good night of drinking is one or two days of bad performance."
Thats why most college teams have at least a 48 hour not drinking policy before meets or more depending on the program. I have swam more practices then I should have hungover from the previous night in college. Water and gatorade and a bagels is what I found to help recover in time to feel alright for the evening practice. Now I will drink and not worry about it although it is usually only 4 or 5. Then again I am not really worried about winning just the enjoyment.