this thread is here for us to share tid bits of wisdom about swimming
stuff like
get your cap wet before you put it on.
keep your racing suit dry before you race.
Don't warm up in your racing suit
don't breathe on the last stroke into a turn
or your first stroke out of a turn
ande
It is always helpful to have a spare cap, pair of goggles and backup swimsuit. You never know when the cap may rip, the google strap/nosepiece will die or your swimsuit will spring a leak.
Also, for frequent swimmers, it is also helpful to have a good stock of cheapo practice suits. Even the suits made to have extended pool life get stretched out, lose some of their strength and develop leaks. I've already gone through two this year - and that is with a very light fall.
It is always helpful to have a spare cap, pair of goggles and backup swimsuit. You never know when the cap may rip, the google strap/nosepiece will die or your swimsuit will spring a leak.
Also, for frequent swimmers, it is also helpful to have a good stock of cheapo practice suits. Even the suits made to have extended pool life get stretched out, lose some of their strength and develop leaks. I've already gone through two this year - and that is with a very light fall.
