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?
At an indoor pool I tend to stay dry until race time. I get too cold and found I don't swim very well, its better to stay warm and dry. If I am swimming outside and its hot I like to get into the warm up pool right before my event so I am more acclimated to the colder water. Try it either way and see what works for you.
Another thing I like to do is change into a dry suit between events so I can be warmer.
At an indoor pool I tend to stay dry until race time. I get too cold and found I don't swim very well, its better to stay warm and dry. If I am swimming outside and its hot I like to get into the warm up pool right before my event so I am more acclimated to the colder water. Try it either way and see what works for you.
Another thing I like to do is change into a dry suit between events so I can be warmer.
