How Do You Swim A 1650 Freestyle In A Meet?
• Don’t panic. Yes, swimming an entire mile in a meet can be intimidating. However, you probably swim several, broken up miles every practice. Don’t let the distance freak you out. • Breathe. Try to take several deep breaths before beginning the race to calm your nerves. If you’re nervous, your arms and legs will begin to hurt much earlier than they would otherwise. • Find your own personal pace. Every person has a different pace that they can hold for a long time. Find the pace that works best for you. It should be suitably fast, but not a sprint. If you have swum a 500, then just go a little bit slower. • Don’t get psyched out. It is very easy to become terrified as your event comes closer. Just relax and don’t worry. • Find a counter. A counter counts your laps on a little plastic board, which they put in the water for you to see, so that you know when you’re done. What, you didn’t think you were going to count all that on your own, did you? • Get a timer. Usually, the meet will not
