I've been working hard over the last month and a half or so and I think I've improved a whole bunch working with Masters. I'm anxious to see exactly where I'm at in comparison with "good" times in my events: 50, 100, and 200 free, and 50 back. My Masters coach suggested that I set up a mock meet for myself, plan a day to do it about two weeks out and start preparing as if it were a real meet.
She's given me a little advice on how to prepare, but I want to hear from some other people too...what do I need to do to get ready for something like this?
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I think you are ready to compete seriously already.
As far as getting an idea of your best times I would suggest resting for a few days, swimming a moderate warmup, and then giving it your all. If you normally take weekends off then make your first weekly swim your meet.
I suggest that you find the next meet in your area and sign up. Your times will be what they will be. You will then have something to work from. Remember, Masters is supposed to be about having fun.
I think you are ready to compete seriously already.
As far as getting an idea of your best times I would suggest resting for a few days, swimming a moderate warmup, and then giving it your all. If you normally take weekends off then make your first weekly swim your meet.
I suggest that you find the next meet in your area and sign up. Your times will be what they will be. You will then have something to work from. Remember, Masters is supposed to be about having fun.
