How many of you have gone to a meet, without a lot of proper prep for the meet? Maybe it was a lack of training time, less than focused training for any meet, maybe you have been swimming a lot but no real speed or race specific training during your practice?
What were your expectations going in? Did you worry too much about times or just go to do some racing and swim the best that you can?
I am thinking of FINALLY doing some meets. Found a low key one in a few weeks. I swim 4500-5000 about 5-6x a week. The practices are mix of aerobic swims, a lot of drill work to fix some flaws on my free/back and high intensity kick sets. Not done a lot/any speed work in months but I figure if I don't suck it up soon and just start racing, it may not happen for a long time to come.
Any feedback would be great.
LOL...I think this one is the one that pushed me over the edge. Alright, thanks ya'll. Guess my biggest fear is been embarrassing myself racing...but what the hell...go have fun and I might be surprised by how much fun i have and how i do.
Thanks!
You can't embarrass yourself by racing. It's a chance to see where you are in training and try to swim fast. My first meet back was a pentathalon which meant I got to swim strokes that are not my best and didn't have much time to think about the times I was doing - so it was *perfect*. You will have a fun time - we have gone to meets out of our area and always meet fun and friendly folks. You will be happy you did.
--mj
LOL...I think this one is the one that pushed me over the edge. Alright, thanks ya'll. Guess my biggest fear is been embarrassing myself racing...but what the hell...go have fun and I might be surprised by how much fun i have and how i do.
Thanks!
You can't embarrass yourself by racing. It's a chance to see where you are in training and try to swim fast. My first meet back was a pentathalon which meant I got to swim strokes that are not my best and didn't have much time to think about the times I was doing - so it was *perfect*. You will have a fun time - we have gone to meets out of our area and always meet fun and friendly folks. You will be happy you did.
--mj
