I'm considering doing my first LCM meet this summer. I have access to LC facilities, but currently train on my own and SCY pools are my closest/most convenient options. If I do a meet, I will probably only swim free/*** events. I may entertain a 200IM, but that's highly unlikely ;) What's the best way to prepare for long course in a yards pool? Thank you!
Amanda
The best way to prepare for LCM racing while training in an SCY pool? Prayer, if you are inclined to that; else, practice sleeping on your stomach on a bed of nails ;)
On a serious note, it's totally doable ... and less about the preparation than about pacing your races appropriately and just being prepared for the LCM racing to be a particularly sublime way to remind yourself of all the muscles you have in your body ... you will feel things the next day you never knew you had.
On a really serious note, train as much LCM as you can!
The best way to prepare for LCM racing while training in an SCY pool? Prayer, if you are inclined to that; else, practice sleeping on your stomach on a bed of nails ;)
On a serious note, it's totally doable ... and less about the preparation than about pacing your races appropriately and just being prepared for the LCM racing to be a particularly sublime way to remind yourself of all the muscles you have in your body ... you will feel things the next day you never knew you had.
On a really serious note, train as much LCM as you can!
