When you are swimming 2-3 events per day, plus relays, the time at nationals goes by amazingly fast. Warm up, then shower, put on race suit, watch teammates swim and then your event is up! Re-warm up, swim, swim down, and the cycle repeats. Its not "what time is it?" but " what event are they on?" Before you know it, the meet is over for the day.
Yes, bring some food, such as power bars (or whatever type you prefer). Instant oatmeal is great for a quick in-hotel breakfast if you are not an early riser.
It is good to do some "meet warm ups" in practice to get a feel for how much you need. Every one is different, but, physiologically, the muscles need to get warm, which takes a minimum of 10 minutes--most folks go longer. Hope this helps!
When you are swimming 2-3 events per day, plus relays, the time at nationals goes by amazingly fast. Warm up, then shower, put on race suit, watch teammates swim and then your event is up! Re-warm up, swim, swim down, and the cycle repeats. Its not "what time is it?" but " what event are they on?" Before you know it, the meet is over for the day.
Yes, bring some food, such as power bars (or whatever type you prefer). Instant oatmeal is great for a quick in-hotel breakfast if you are not an early riser.
It is good to do some "meet warm ups" in practice to get a feel for how much you need. Every one is different, but, physiologically, the muscles need to get warm, which takes a minimum of 10 minutes--most folks go longer. Hope this helps!
