On February 20, I'm hoping to go to my first swim meet......ever! :eek: I swam on the team when I was younger, but I never competed. I'm incredibly nervous already and I have no idea what to expect because I have never been to a meet before. I swam with my friend who is a coach, and I have what seems like a lot of work to do on my strokes. How realistic is it that I be ready by February? Obviously I won't be at the top of the field, but I'm hoping to at least not make a fool out of myself. But what I really want to know is what to expect. How do I train, and how do I taper? When do I start tapering? Do I even need to taper? Any good pre-meet workout ideas? Any thing that anyone can suggest would be helpful!!! Thanx a bunch!!
~Kyra
Originally posted by Seagurl51
How many people that go to meets are younger? and how many of them/you are slow? I'm only 18 and I'm pretty slow (37 sec. for 50 yds free). So I'm kinda worried about making a fool out of myself. :(
One thing I'll guarantee is you won't make a fool out of yourself. A typical masters meet has competitors of all ages and all abilities. We all know everyone there is doing there best, whatever that may be. And 37 seconds for a 50 free is in no way slow.
Originally posted by Seagurl51
How many people that go to meets are younger? and how many of them/you are slow? I'm only 18 and I'm pretty slow (37 sec. for 50 yds free). So I'm kinda worried about making a fool out of myself. :(
One thing I'll guarantee is you won't make a fool out of yourself. A typical masters meet has competitors of all ages and all abilities. We all know everyone there is doing there best, whatever that may be. And 37 seconds for a 50 free is in no way slow.
