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!
It took me a long time to buy into the longer warm-up and cool-down, but it makes a huge difference. Hydration is important also.
If I am swimming in the late morning or in the afternoon, I like to go the pool early for the start of warm-up. It is less crowded and I can get in a more pleasant warm-up. Then I like to get breakfast, relax (if possible), and return to the pool for another short warm-up in the crowded pool before my event.
It took me a long time to buy into the longer warm-up and cool-down, but it makes a huge difference. Hydration is important also.
If I am swimming in the late morning or in the afternoon, I like to go the pool early for the start of warm-up. It is less crowded and I can get in a more pleasant warm-up. Then I like to get breakfast, relax (if possible), and return to the pool for another short warm-up in the crowded pool before my event.
