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!
Allen is very insightful and provided you with some good guidance. Also use your swim club members who are also attending meets with you to help you re-direct your thoughts. Cheer on your swim club members while they swim. Socialize and relax your mind.
It also helps to have someone like me around too. I am leaving shortly for a swim meet today on St. Patrick's Day. I will be in all green except for my gold sparkly sunglasses. Should be hilarious and get a good laugh from everyone. St. Patrick's Day with my green Jamaica swim briefs.
Allen is very insightful and provided you with some good guidance. Also use your swim club members who are also attending meets with you to help you re-direct your thoughts. Cheer on your swim club members while they swim. Socialize and relax your mind.
It also helps to have someone like me around too. I am leaving shortly for a swim meet today on St. Patrick's Day. I will be in all green except for my gold sparkly sunglasses. Should be hilarious and get a good laugh from everyone. St. Patrick's Day with my green Jamaica swim briefs.
