Is anyone out there besides Ande wearing racing suits in practice? I've never done it before, but was wondering it it's worth the bother to throw an old fastskin on for time periodically or during taper?
I agree with testing new racing suits to make sure there are no surprises
I'm sure there are those who didn't and wish they did
haven't done running dive turn sprints in a while
one time I slipped and smacked my thigh on the pools edge
Ande
I know there are some folks out there that like to use them in workout, for me the only time I ever do is if its brand new model I haven't swam in before and want to be sure there are no surprises. In general i want to show up to a major meet, shave, put on a jammer for warm up and "feel" my taper...and put on a full body only for races. In general if I want to "feel" fast in workout I'll do speed sets with fins (and small paddles at times)...and practice turns with running dives from the side of the pool.
Jazz...curious about your wanting to shave for a few weeks prior to nationals...I'm not aware of any swimmers I've trained/raced with that take that approach?
I agree with testing new racing suits to make sure there are no surprises
I'm sure there are those who didn't and wish they did
haven't done running dive turn sprints in a while
one time I slipped and smacked my thigh on the pools edge
Ande
I know there are some folks out there that like to use them in workout, for me the only time I ever do is if its brand new model I haven't swam in before and want to be sure there are no surprises. In general i want to show up to a major meet, shave, put on a jammer for warm up and "feel" my taper...and put on a full body only for races. In general if I want to "feel" fast in workout I'll do speed sets with fins (and small paddles at times)...and practice turns with running dives from the side of the pool.
Jazz...curious about your wanting to shave for a few weeks prior to nationals...I'm not aware of any swimmers I've trained/raced with that take that approach?
