I was just wondering what you guys do for pre-meet jitters. I'm going to my second Master's Meet April 10 & 11th in Lexington, KY. I'm swimming my first backstroke events at this meet. Since I never was an age grouper, high school, or college swimmer, I tend to get really nervous the closer to a meet that I get. It's getting so bad this time, that it's getting to the point that I'm not having fun anymore. I've also started to dread going to practice and just swimming in general. Do any of you have advice? Any help would be appreciated.
I just can't believe how much good advice that you all are giving!! Thank you all SO much for the advice, encouragment, and ideas. I'm still weighing the decision to compete at this meet. I'll be coming off of a 14 day work week with no rest, and driving the 5 hours to make the meet. I do think lack of rest has been the reason for a LOT of my anxiety. I'm just crossing my fingers for now and holding on for the ride.
Ande~I'd love to use the anxiety to my advantage. Tamping it down, before the meet is what I'm having difficulty doing right now.
Elaine~You have been such motivation and encouragement to me. This will be my first "official" meet EVER!! I never did any age group, HS, or college swimming.
Bobinator~Hopefully, I'll see you there!
Couroboros~I'm actually more of a Star Wars fan myself. Can I make lightsaber noises and X-Wing fighter noises instead? After the race, I'm sure everyone will hear my Darth Vader breathing impressions:eek:
I just can't believe how much good advice that you all are giving!! Thank you all SO much for the advice, encouragment, and ideas. I'm still weighing the decision to compete at this meet. I'll be coming off of a 14 day work week with no rest, and driving the 5 hours to make the meet. I do think lack of rest has been the reason for a LOT of my anxiety. I'm just crossing my fingers for now and holding on for the ride.
Ande~I'd love to use the anxiety to my advantage. Tamping it down, before the meet is what I'm having difficulty doing right now.
Elaine~You have been such motivation and encouragement to me. This will be my first "official" meet EVER!! I never did any age group, HS, or college swimming.
Bobinator~Hopefully, I'll see you there!
Couroboros~I'm actually more of a Star Wars fan myself. Can I make lightsaber noises and X-Wing fighter noises instead? After the race, I'm sure everyone will hear my Darth Vader breathing impressions:eek:
