Hi all!
So I've noticed during my workouts, I tend to blast through my warmup laps, which makes for sore arms and out-of-breath/slower swimming later. Any tips and tricks to get into the midset of swimming slower during warmups? :)
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The first couple of laps are devoted to scooping up band-aids and skimming off the mystery clumps. Then I assess whether there are any weirdos around me and change lanes as necessary. Afterwards, I try to stretch out a bit (from the core) and make sure my body is moving smoothly through the water. Then I practice some odd breathing patterns and sighting drills. Finally, in the last 300 or so, I start glancing at the clock (if it is working) and inch my way down to the cusp of my base pace. At that point, I reflect on my last few workouts and highlight what I want to do today.
So honestly, I don't do anything strenuous until I've been in the water for 10-12 minutes.
Unlike the other posters, I usually do SWIM GOLF during my cooldown. Not sure why...probably some relic of childhood.
The first couple of laps are devoted to scooping up band-aids and skimming off the mystery clumps. Then I assess whether there are any weirdos around me and change lanes as necessary. Afterwards, I try to stretch out a bit (from the core) and make sure my body is moving smoothly through the water. Then I practice some odd breathing patterns and sighting drills. Finally, in the last 300 or so, I start glancing at the clock (if it is working) and inch my way down to the cusp of my base pace. At that point, I reflect on my last few workouts and highlight what I want to do today.
So honestly, I don't do anything strenuous until I've been in the water for 10-12 minutes.
Unlike the other posters, I usually do SWIM GOLF during my cooldown. Not sure why...probably some relic of childhood.
