I just went to my first two-day meet this weekend, and I had a really rough time the second day. The first day I was able to to get personal bests in 2 of my 3 swims and was only about half a second off in the other, but the second day I was 1-3 seconds off in all three races. I was also a little sore the second day, probably because there was no warmup pool. Is there anything I should have done so I could swim faster the second day?
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I really wish there had been a warmup pool, but it was a 6-lane 25 yard pool. The showers were crowded, so I couldn't even try to warm up or cool down there. And it certainly didn't help that I only had about 10 minutes between my 50 back and 100 fly! I just wanted to see if there was something I should have done, besides choosing a meet at a bigger pool.
I do need to up my training. I've been swimming 1 hour 4-5 days a week with 2-3 hard practices and 1-2 easy. In January my schedule will change, and I'll be able to swim 5-6 days a week with hopefully 4-5 hard practices.
Greg, you mentioned proper nutrition. Is there anything specific you (or anyone else) recommend, or is it mostly trial and error? I had real breakfasts and dinners both days, but snacked on dry cereal, fruit, and jello for lunch.
I really wish there had been a warmup pool, but it was a 6-lane 25 yard pool. The showers were crowded, so I couldn't even try to warm up or cool down there. And it certainly didn't help that I only had about 10 minutes between my 50 back and 100 fly! I just wanted to see if there was something I should have done, besides choosing a meet at a bigger pool.
I do need to up my training. I've been swimming 1 hour 4-5 days a week with 2-3 hard practices and 1-2 easy. In January my schedule will change, and I'll be able to swim 5-6 days a week with hopefully 4-5 hard practices.
Greg, you mentioned proper nutrition. Is there anything specific you (or anyone else) recommend, or is it mostly trial and error? I had real breakfasts and dinners both days, but snacked on dry cereal, fruit, and jello for lunch.
