This may sound kind of silly but I'm curious what others think is the best strategy for racing in waters warmer than your norm? Staying hydrated seems logical. Is there anything else you can do on race day to prepare especially for longer swims? Does drinking cold water really lead to cramping? Should I avoid drinking really cold water right before I race? I swam the 1000 in a meet today in warmer water than I'm use to. I believe I was well hydrated but I really struggled throughout the swim. Not long into the 1000 i could feel the heat overwhelm me. Fortunately, I finished but, man, it wasn't a good swim.
I expect the pool water in Mesa will be warm. I'd like to have a plan to best deal with this.
I'd appreciate any insight!
For USMS national meets, the following rule applies:
107.6 Water Temperature
Water temperature between 78 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained for competition.
Yes,and I expect that to be true for Mesa,but if you were at The Woodlands for the 2007 Nats you would know it doesn't always work out that way.They were in the middle of a heat wave and in spite of a system to cool the water it was over 85 by the afternoon.
For USMS national meets, the following rule applies:
107.6 Water Temperature
Water temperature between 78 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained for competition.
Yes,and I expect that to be true for Mesa,but if you were at The Woodlands for the 2007 Nats you would know it doesn't always work out that way.They were in the middle of a heat wave and in spite of a system to cool the water it was over 85 by the afternoon.
