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!
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The best way to deal with nerves before a race is to listen to an up-beat song, relax and hang out with your friends! Try not to think about the race until you're behind the blocks getting ready!
The best way to deal with nerves before a race is to listen to an up-beat song, relax and hang out with your friends! Try not to think about the race until you're behind the blocks getting ready!
