There is a Master's meet in Atlanta this Sunday which starts at 10 AM. I haven't been to one before so I was wondering how long they last and is there a certain order to the events.
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Did you taper for Nationals? If so, that kind of time drop isn't surprising. I have a tendency to drop about 15 seconds in my 500 free between my in-season and taper meet times!
Yes Kirk, I tapered. I think that had a lot to do with the time drop. It also didn't hurt that it was the first event of the meet. Used a ton of nervous energy up and felt much more relaxed for the short stuff on day two.
Now, the 1500 in Houston should be interesting. Last event, and looks like it will be a looooonnnnnggggg day. Taper or no, the swim could be way off the seed time... in either direction.
Anyone have tips on how to keep the energy & motivation up for the long swim at the end of the meet?:help: I expect to be in the middle of the 1500 heats, which will start after the 800 is completed. Figuring a mid-to late afternoon splash time.
Did you taper for Nationals? If so, that kind of time drop isn't surprising. I have a tendency to drop about 15 seconds in my 500 free between my in-season and taper meet times!
Yes Kirk, I tapered. I think that had a lot to do with the time drop. It also didn't hurt that it was the first event of the meet. Used a ton of nervous energy up and felt much more relaxed for the short stuff on day two.
Now, the 1500 in Houston should be interesting. Last event, and looks like it will be a looooonnnnnggggg day. Taper or no, the swim could be way off the seed time... in either direction.
Anyone have tips on how to keep the energy & motivation up for the long swim at the end of the meet?:help: I expect to be in the middle of the 1500 heats, which will start after the 800 is completed. Figuring a mid-to late afternoon splash time.
