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Tips for when racing

Hey Swimmers.... i hope you are all ok?!?!? Here's something that might interest you swimmers....there are big meets that are coming up such as the Nationals, Western counties etc and i want you all to do well as you deserve it, and as a club captain i thought that i would give you my support and my tips on racing.

1. Focus only on your race only - forget everyone else.

2. Relax!!

3. Believe in yourself....you can do it.

4. Rest is vital before and after your race so save your energy and finally when its time to go fast..... GO FAST!!!

5. RACE TIP- when racing it is 80-90% physical and tactical and only 10-20% mental.

6.And finally the nerves...how do you overcome them???

love Caroline (Girls Club Captain)  XxX

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Inside the race: 100m Freestyle (Long course - 50m pool)

As you enter the pool, you immediately recognise the familiar smell of chlorine..You scan the scene...taking in the overall layout if the pool deck and it's inhabitants.

You notice the sounds of the pool, the coaches and swimmers talking, the sound of the water splashing...the gun goes off at the start off the race, as other heats go off before you.

You imagine yourself getting ready for the race...getting into your suit...spending sometime stretching...and going over the last minute details in your head..This is your best race...you're well prepared for this event and you are feeling mentally strong.

The official calls your event...Imagine yourself on the blocks..the starter commands 'Take Your Marks' ... you bend down into the starting position.....

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Did you know...

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