I have noticed Olympians and also at meets I have been at over the last six weeks that people are getting their suit wet before they race. I have always recommended that you do not dive in the water with a wet swim suit. Many suits are made of closely knit material and are water proof. Water droplets can not pass through these suits.
I have been telling swimmers not to wet the suit before they race. The reports back to me is that they are faster wearing a completely dry swim suit before they enter the water. Comments please.
OK, somebody help me understand the pre-race ritual of repeatedly slapping oneself. I saw a few guys do it in the Olympics, and this week I've seen it before various finals of Junior Nationals. Is this meant to trigger adrenaline, or the fight or flight reflex, or what? :dunno:
I can help you out with this at Gil Young if you need to test it out. Before the 100 Fly (assuming we're seeded next to each other), we'll take turns hitting...errr...slapping each other. I get to go first though. :chug:
OK, somebody help me understand the pre-race ritual of repeatedly slapping oneself. I saw a few guys do it in the Olympics, and this week I've seen it before various finals of Junior Nationals. Is this meant to trigger adrenaline, or the fight or flight reflex, or what? :dunno:
I can help you out with this at Gil Young if you need to test it out. Before the 100 Fly (assuming we're seeded next to each other), we'll take turns hitting...errr...slapping each other. I get to go first though. :chug:
