I need some advice from those that train in warm water temps (85 degrees and above) and go to meets where the water temp is 78. This is usually quite a shock to my body and can cause my muscles to tighten up. Any advice on how to acclimate to cooler water temps before the meet?
There are only 2 indoor pools in a 30 mile radius and both pools are kept at about 87. I have no choice but to train in this and complaining to the management about the high temps seems to make no difference
Elise, you make it sound like you dive in cold turkey for your races! Hardcore! Mr. Redbird already mentioned my two ideas. If you're finding breathing difficult just after entry, the splash water idea is going to help out a bunch. Make sure you get your chest and back, as this is where your breathing and circulation organs are.
I'm definitely going to do that especially since you mention circulation. I have felt like I'm not getting good circulation when I encounter the much cooler water. Some of my worst masters times came when I swam in a pool that was 75.
Thanks for the tips. This will help out quite a bit!
Elise, you make it sound like you dive in cold turkey for your races! Hardcore! Mr. Redbird already mentioned my two ideas. If you're finding breathing difficult just after entry, the splash water idea is going to help out a bunch. Make sure you get your chest and back, as this is where your breathing and circulation organs are.
I'm definitely going to do that especially since you mention circulation. I have felt like I'm not getting good circulation when I encounter the much cooler water. Some of my worst masters times came when I swam in a pool that was 75.
Thanks for the tips. This will help out quite a bit!
