I am new to Masters swimming, and I am swimming my first meet at Auburn this weekend. Today when I was practicing, I would get on the blocks and start thinking about the meet. I would get so nervous and shaky that I could barely finish a 50!! After I stopped timing myself and told myself I was "just swimming an easy 50" I did okay. Any advice for Saturday?
Also...I cannot decide about my flip turn. I feel like it is different EVERY time I do it. Sometimes too close, others too far away, and sometimes right on. Should I try it in the meet, or just go for the open turn? It's not like I'm a contender or anything.....
Thanks for any advice!
Physiologically there is no difference between anxiety and excitement,it is just how you interpret the feelings.It is a race,expect to be excited.That's fine.As was stated visualize success.Also get a routine.Try to do exactly the same thing every time.Most of all HAVE FUN.
Also I'd go with the flip turn.Sooner or later you will flip in a race,you might as well get it over.If you miss,so what,you are there to learn and will do better next time.
Physiologically there is no difference between anxiety and excitement,it is just how you interpret the feelings.It is a race,expect to be excited.That's fine.As was stated visualize success.Also get a routine.Try to do exactly the same thing every time.Most of all HAVE FUN.
Also I'd go with the flip turn.Sooner or later you will flip in a race,you might as well get it over.If you miss,so what,you are there to learn and will do better next time.
