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 generally do about 400 yards, mostly slow free with a little kicking, a few 25 sprints (about 80-90% effort), and some starts and turns. Not as much as some people, but it's enough to get me moving.
Another thing that's important to remember is to bring several towels and warm clothes. I generally wear a sweatsuit beween events, whether the meet is indoors or even outdoors during the summer. You just want to make sure you're not going to be cold during the meet.
I generally do about 400 yards, mostly slow free with a little kicking, a few 25 sprints (about 80-90% effort), and some starts and turns. Not as much as some people, but it's enough to get me moving.
Another thing that's important to remember is to bring several towels and warm clothes. I generally wear a sweatsuit beween events, whether the meet is indoors or even outdoors during the summer. You just want to make sure you're not going to be cold during the meet.
