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
Maybe I'll see some of you at the meet! (February 20 in Bellevue WA).
I'd say there's a 99% chance you will see me :) That's usually a good meet and not super crowded. There isn't really a spectator area, though, so if you have a folding chair or something it would be a good idea to bring it.
I have to disagree with some of the advice about keeping your goggles on during a dive. You shouldn't have to make them any tighter or really push them against your face. I really think the key is making sure your head is down when you enter the water. The natural tendency people have is to look toward the far end of the pool on the start.
If you can't keep them on don't sweat it. If you're only swimming 50 and 100 meter events you'll be o.k.
Originally posted by Seagurl51
Maybe I'll see some of you at the meet! (February 20 in Bellevue WA).
I'd say there's a 99% chance you will see me :) That's usually a good meet and not super crowded. There isn't really a spectator area, though, so if you have a folding chair or something it would be a good idea to bring it.
I have to disagree with some of the advice about keeping your goggles on during a dive. You shouldn't have to make them any tighter or really push them against your face. I really think the key is making sure your head is down when you enter the water. The natural tendency people have is to look toward the far end of the pool on the start.
If you can't keep them on don't sweat it. If you're only swimming 50 and 100 meter events you'll be o.k.
