Ok, so here it is my first meets since high school (long ago) & I am perplexed.
I always take a shower before practice/getting into the water. I don't know how this will work when I have a meet. Am I supposed to be dry when going off the blocks? Does it really matter? I have a feeling that the water will be cold & a shock when I dive in. I know I should be worrying about other things but this will do for now. How much of a warm-up do people do at meets before their events?
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I would suggest sticking to your normal routine, esp. for the warm-ups. Once you get in the pool for the first time, you will get the shock of the temp. out of your system. By the time you race, that won't be a problem.
As for warming-up, do you have a coach to write you a warmup to take with you? If so, do what is suggested. If you feel you need more, then do some more. If you need less, then do less. Just listen to how your body feels.
Good luck!
I would suggest sticking to your normal routine, esp. for the warm-ups. Once you get in the pool for the first time, you will get the shock of the temp. out of your system. By the time you race, that won't be a problem.
As for warming-up, do you have a coach to write you a warmup to take with you? If so, do what is suggested. If you feel you need more, then do some more. If you need less, then do less. Just listen to how your body feels.
Good luck!
