Hey there-
Was just wondering if any of you felt like this...
At practice: I feel strong, my strokes feel perfect - everything is great.
When at meets: The second I dive in (this is primarily on backstroke, my best stroke) - and I feel like I'm out of control, I feel like I slip on every pull - not going anywhere but my arms are going fast.
What is going on? Do I need to lift weights or what?
Thanks - Sarah
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How -- and when -- you warm up may have something to do with it.
Wow! Thank you so much for all of that info! I will definitely be putting that to use at my next meet.
I've been good at cooling down after my events, but I'm terrible at hopping in to warm up before all of my swims. I also do visualize my events before I dive in... it's such a big help - but I like what you wrote...
When you mean "3 cycle bursts" - are you saying do 3 fast cycles of the stroke you're going to swim during some fast 25's during warmups for my 50 and 100 events? What do you recommend for a 200 IM?
Thank you for your time!
Sarah
How -- and when -- you warm up may have something to do with it.
Wow! Thank you so much for all of that info! I will definitely be putting that to use at my next meet.
I've been good at cooling down after my events, but I'm terrible at hopping in to warm up before all of my swims. I also do visualize my events before I dive in... it's such a big help - but I like what you wrote...
When you mean "3 cycle bursts" - are you saying do 3 fast cycles of the stroke you're going to swim during some fast 25's during warmups for my 50 and 100 events? What do you recommend for a 200 IM?
Thank you for your time!
Sarah
