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!
hmm well i must say that swimming seems to be a lot faster in colder weather and swimming in warm water i feel slows you down a bit, i would say practice would be better in warm water but if you wanna break the records cold swimming might help =]
hmm well i must say that swimming seems to be a lot faster in colder weather and swimming in warm water i feel slows you down a bit, i would say practice would be better in warm water but if you wanna break the records cold swimming might help =]
