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
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This is somewhat of a stupid question...and I mean no offense to anyone by it. 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. :(
Originally posted by Seagurl51
All the meets that I have been to, places you in heats based on your seed times. Its nice so you don't get intimidated by faster swimmers. Keep track of your times. you will see that they keep improving and befor you know it, you will have a 32.00 50 Free.
Good luck:D
This is somewhat of a stupid question...and I mean no offense to anyone by it. 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. :(
Originally posted by Seagurl51
All the meets that I have been to, places you in heats based on your seed times. Its nice so you don't get intimidated by faster swimmers. Keep track of your times. you will see that they keep improving and befor you know it, you will have a 32.00 50 Free.
Good luck:D
