Thank you everyone here that has provided advice to me and others as I approach my first meet Sunday. I did some light warm up. Some med pace 50s then a few 25's. and ended with getting up on the blocks and doing some free back and *** starts. I noted I dropped about 3 sec on 25's on the br w the blocks and was about 2-3 on the fr. Excited for Sunday!!
Best of luck!
I just got back into the swim thing myself and one thing that surprised me was how fast they move the events along. As soon as one heat is over, the next set of swimmers are on the blocks ready to go. Be sure to get to the blocks a heat or two early especially if you are doing sprints. The starter wont wait for you! This was a big change for me from when I swam in high school back in the 80's. Also trying to remember heat and lane numbers is always fun when you are scrambling to get to the blocks.
If its an option have a family member or friend get a video of your races... good for a Monday morning (or forum) review.
Oh and have fun! I'm sure you will do great.
Best of luck!
I just got back into the swim thing myself and one thing that surprised me was how fast they move the events along. As soon as one heat is over, the next set of swimmers are on the blocks ready to go. Be sure to get to the blocks a heat or two early especially if you are doing sprints. The starter wont wait for you! This was a big change for me from when I swam in high school back in the 80's. Also trying to remember heat and lane numbers is always fun when you are scrambling to get to the blocks.
If its an option have a family member or friend get a video of your races... good for a Monday morning (or forum) review.
Oh and have fun! I'm sure you will do great.
