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?
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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?
There are a couple reasons I want to shave early. I want to get to know the feel that I'll be working with in my actual races, the same reason someone with more money to burn would practice in a technical suit. In my opinion, the closer my practice swims can simulate my races, the better.
The other reason is that shaving is a hassle and I'm not good at it. It takes over an hour and it's physically exhausting. I don't want to have to deal with it right before a big meet. If I shave several weeks beforehand, it's a simple re-shave the day before my 50 free at nationals.
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?
There are a couple reasons I want to shave early. I want to get to know the feel that I'll be working with in my actual races, the same reason someone with more money to burn would practice in a technical suit. In my opinion, the closer my practice swims can simulate my races, the better.
The other reason is that shaving is a hassle and I'm not good at it. It takes over an hour and it's physically exhausting. I don't want to have to deal with it right before a big meet. If I shave several weeks beforehand, it's a simple re-shave the day before my 50 free at nationals.
