I train to compete. I am fine in training most of the time but lately, the last year or so, my times in meets have gotten quite a bit slower and now I get so anxious before a race that I feel sick. Today I had a SCM meet here I only went to swim the 400 IM. I dry heaved in the corner until they were about to call my heat. How can I get past this? I;m working on getting faster in practice (I'm injured and coming off surgery) but slower in the meets is something that has been lingering and causing the anxiety. Help!
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I know what you mean about getting so nervous. I dd it in high school and now as a Masters swimmer. For me, I have found I have to remind myself that I am out there competing against the clock and the heck with my place. I don't know if this helps other than knowing you aren't alone.
I know what you mean about getting so nervous. I dd it in high school and now as a Masters swimmer. For me, I have found I have to remind myself that I am out there competing against the clock and the heck with my place. I don't know if this helps other than knowing you aren't alone.
