24hr. countdown before 1st Masters meet-???

Sorry I missed this 1. Should I swim the day before or just rest? doesn't matter, I prefer to dive in splash around and "keep the feel" 2. What (and when) should I eat before my first race? doesn't really matter just don't pig out before your races 3. What (and when) should I swim to warm-up before my first race (200 breaststroke)? eddie reese always had us do 500 fr 400 IM drill 300 pull 200 kick 100 done 4 x 25 build then a few: fast 25's for sprinters pace 50's for 200 swimmers & pace 100'sfor 500 & up Get warm but not worn out if you've been sitting around for more than an hour, get back in and swim an easy 200 to 400 15 to 20 minutes before your race. 4. What about cooldown then warming up again before my next race (medley relay)? cool down: swim an easy 200 to 400 depends how long you sit around before the medley 5. Any other recommendations, besides stretching and HAVING FUN? Swim faster faster Hey Ande! I don't know if you received the message I sent you, but, earlier in the month, I wrote to tell you how much I enjoy reading all your posts. And, I suggested you write a book! :agree: Between your tremendous knowledge, experience, AND your writing skills, I think you could do it well! Having said that, I didn't want to wait until you wrote a book, so I bought, "Mastering Swimming: Your guide for fitness, training, and competition", by Jim Montgomery and Mo Chambers. EXCELLENT! I just started reading it, but I can already say it is one I would highly recommend for Masters swimmers. Anyway, I think I also mentioned in my message to you that I have read your tips and really appreciate all of your fantastic advice. You are very generous with your time and knowledge, so it is much appreciated by a novice like me. So, I have subscribed to your threads. Thanks for taking out the time to respond to this tread, as well as my others. I will put your advice to use at my next meet! :D

Sorry I missed this 1. Should I swim the day before or just rest? doesn't matter, I prefer to dive in splash around and "keep the feel" 2. What (and when) should I eat before my first race? doesn't really matter just don't pig out before your races 3. What (and when) should I swim to warm-up before my first race (200 breaststroke)? eddie reese always had us do 500 fr 400 IM drill 300 pull 200 kick 100 done 4 x 25 build then a few: fast 25's for sprinters pace 50's for 200 swimmers & pace 100'sfor 500 & up Get warm but not worn out if you've been sitting around for more than an hour, get back in and swim an easy 200 to 400 15 to 20 minutes before your race. 4. What about cooldown then warming up again before my next race (medley relay)? cool down: swim an easy 200 to 400 depends how long you sit around before the medley 5. Any other recommendations, besides stretching and HAVING FUN? Swim faster faster Hey Ande! I don't know if you received the message I sent you, but, earlier in the month, I wrote to tell you how much I enjoy reading all your posts. And, I suggested you write a book! :agree: Between your tremendous knowledge, experience, AND your writing skills, I think you could do it well! Having said that, I didn't want to wait until you wrote a book, so I bought, "Mastering Swimming: Your guide for fitness, training, and competition", by Jim Montgomery and Mo Chambers. EXCELLENT! I just started reading it, but I can already say it is one I would highly recommend for Masters swimmers. Anyway, I think I also mentioned in my message to you that I have read your tips and really appreciate all of your fantastic advice. You are very generous with your time and knowledge, so it is much appreciated by a novice like me. So, I have subscribed to your threads. Thanks for taking out the time to respond to this tread, as well as my others. I will put your advice to use at my next meet! :D