Hello-
Atlanta will be my first Masters national meet. For those who have competed in them before (3-4 days of it) - how do you all handle getting enough rest, fuel, whatever in order to swim well over that span of time? I have 5 individual events and will more than likely be on all the relays... any advice or comments? I've done 3 day meets in college, but as I've gotten older - the body doesn't respond the way it used to.
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Thanks!
Be sure to warm down thoroughly after each swim. Also, don't feel like it's necessary to get to the pool for the morning warmup. Yeah, it's nice to swim in the competition pool, but it's usually so crowded you aren't going to get in an effective warmup, anyway. I prefer just getting to the pool an hour or so before my first event and warming up then (in the dive tank).
Be sure to warm down thoroughly after each swim. Also, don't feel like it's necessary to get to the pool for the morning warmup. Yeah, it's nice to swim in the competition pool, but it's usually so crowded you aren't going to get in an effective warmup, anyway. I prefer just getting to the pool an hour or so before my first event and warming up then (in the dive tank).
