How Much Do You Warm Up Before A Meet?

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I ask this because I did a 500 and then 5x50s warm up for a meet this past weekend. When I swam the 500, I was cruising but was literally dead after about 6 laps. I go much faster in practice sets when we do distance and it was frustrating to say the least. I recall that I did a 1,500 warmup in my youth and had a good meet. I also know that in workout I am usually at my strongest after we do about 1,500-2,000. So, I am tired of being a workout warrior. Does 1,500 of warm up sound crazy? Thanks, Rob
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  • I suspect that I will need to do a combination of 1000 swim and then some sprints to get me tired and in race mode. It will be a work in progress but I am looking forward to seeing what works best for me. Rob "and then some sprints to get me tired" I wouldn't do that. Save it for the racing. It's far better spent there.
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  • I suspect that I will need to do a combination of 1000 swim and then some sprints to get me tired and in race mode. It will be a work in progress but I am looking forward to seeing what works best for me. Rob "and then some sprints to get me tired" I wouldn't do that. Save it for the racing. It's far better spent there.
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