Much time is spent preparing the product for introduction, but what is as just important, is how well it is made available or put on the market. Mistakes anywhere along the way can hamper the end goal. For powerlifters, our product or goal is our meet performance. There are many aspects of the competition that can be reviewed, many of which are under complete control of the lifter. First of all, we can examine the commute to the meet.
Some meets are a great distance away and require several hours or more of commute time.
For these, the best bet may be getting there the day prior to avoid rushing or at worst, missing the meet altogether due to an unforeseen circumstance. Getting there the day prior would allow you to arrive fresh without the tiring frustrations of early morning travel. If the meet is local and requires a short commute, still endeavor to arrive with time to spare. Food and beverages consumed the day of the meet are important to success and maintaining a high energy level during those long contests. Many lifters like to eat high carb breakfasts the day of the meet to sustain their energy.