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I'm back!

Wow, i can't believe it's been a couple years since I've been on here! In case you are wondering, here's a bit of an update on what's going on! So after I graduated high school I went to a university with a very good swim team, I didn't bother trying out as it was during our Frosh week and there was no chance of me making it anyway (I knew the times I needed to be at). I took a year completley off and just trained on my own about 3 days a week, nothing serious, more to stay in shape than anything! Then the following year I was on a triathlon team, which only have about 3 swim practices a week- the rest dedicated to running or biking! During that time I also started dating a guy who was on our varsity swim team. I try to go to all his meets, when homework or exams don't get in the way, so I've stayed really up to date with the swimming world, even if I wasn't in it myself! This next year I will be joining a masters team though, which I'm super excited about! I will be on a new training schedule,doing swims with the masters team, only swims this year with the triathlon team, and then of course my own weight program! I'm definitly out of shape, and very out of practice at competing, but I'm looking forward to getting back into doing the thing I love most! :)

a double is where you go early in the morning (for me it's like 5 AM) then after school/classes or whenever the afternoon practices are you have to go back and do another practice. So it's basically two practices in one day. Early morning then afternoon/night.

thank you! :)

I think some people use the term "double" to refer to two-a-day practices. =) could be something else too though.

thank you!

I'm not sure if there's some people like this or it's just me but when I did my first 200 IM i rarely practiced that week and the week before and did pretty ok. The next time I did it i practiced hard the week before and the week of the meet but my time was much slower why would you think this happened? The two different meets were like a month apart

ooh I think I know what your problem was! before a meet, most teams do a thing called "taper" which is where you take it easy the couple of weeks leading up to a meet. I'm not sure exactly how it works, I think it has something to do with letting your muscles and body recover but I'm not exactly sure. it actually really helps to take it easy before a meet which is probably why you didn't do as well the second meet, because you didn't give your body the rest it needed! I hope this helps! :)

What is a double in swimming ?

I have no clue to be honest. I've never heard the term used before.

Can anyone answer this please? :)

Hey so I'm 15 and at the beginning of high school season, I was fast. Faster than I had ever been. And then a few weeks in, I got pneumonia. Like severe pneumonia and I swam 2 days later after getting out of the hospital. I took it easy the rest of the season but its been 3 months and I started my new club team and I still haven't gotten it back. I use to go a 2:40 on my 200 IM and a 29 on my 50 fr, now I go a 3:01 and a 34. Any tips on getting back into it??? Thank you! Xoxo

awe I'm so sorry to hear that, I hope you've had a good recovery! and hmm that's tricky. you've obviously been swimming for a while with times like yours, so the technique should be second nature to you, so I doubt that's the problem. pneumonia affects the lungs, so maybe your lungs still aren't back to where they used to be, not allowing you to go as hard as you used to? if thats the case (and again these are just guesses!) maybe you should think about seeing a doctor? if not, then it's always good to try some more strength training. get the muscle you lost back and such. changing your diet to more proteins but healthier foods could also help too. good luck, I really hope you get your times back to where you want them! xoxo. :)

is it just a me who finds it hilarious that no one cares about swimming until the olympics? like oh yes! its been four years! people now care about swimming, but during those three years people are like "Swimming? that's not a sport silly." Bitch, its a sport goddammit

haha ya every swimmer has probably heard hundreds of times that swimming isn't a real sport. at least were starting to get a little bit of recognition now!

I swim a 24.3 in the 50 yard free and I want to do a 23 sooooo bad! My last meet of the season is next week, do you have any tips? Thanks :) (I'm a girl btw)

wow that's actually insanely fast.. like as in the world record for a women's 50m free is a 23.73 fast. so good for you, that's really an accomplishment! I'm sorry I answered this late, I haven't been on in quite some time, but I hope you did well at your meet! let me know if you made your goal time! :0

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How about the flip turn? A technique invented by coach Tex Robertson - #Gamechanger for sure!

completely in love with the entire line of Nike swim suits right now <3

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hey guys, so my internet has been down for over a month (a very painful month it was!) so I haven't been able to post or even get on my account :( but i'm back now! and I'm into swimming season and fully ready to answer questions and post as much as tumblr will allow :D so thanks to everyone for sticking around!

Also, the anon asked about brands and stuff. Brands do not matter as much as the nutritional value. Don't go for knock-offs, however. You get what you pay for. Also, in the days leading up to a meet, start good eatings habits. Stop with candies and fast/junk food. It does nothing but make you feel icky after a race. If possible (and you feel confident doing it) try to prepare your own food. That way you get a better idea of what you're actually eating. Also avoid stuffing yourself with food.

For the Anon who asked about what and what not to eat: You should go for the high-carb foods especially before a meet. Pastas are excellent when combined with veggies. Nuts, berries, low-acid fruits. Bananas are the best to eat say 15 mins before your heat due to how they effects the energy levels in your body. To avoid: High sugars: Candies (contrary to popular belief they are not a good source of energy), copious amounts of meat, and energy drinks. Stick to water, fruit juice and gatorade.

so sorry I haven't posted this! I had a ton of internet problems these last few months and couldn't get on tumblr at all! :S

do you have any tips for competitive swimming. like what and what not to eat. and the best brands and stuff

hmm well personally I don't follow any type of diet or meal plan so i'm not exactly sure what you should be eating. I just eat basically whatever. however I do tend to eat more pastas and carbs than the average person and I also continuously snack, especially at a swim meets. i'm not sure if that's because of swimming or if its just me! as for brands, i'm a HUGE fan of TYR! I absolutely love their maxback style to race in. they hold up fairly well but I don't use them for everyday practices because they will show wear. as for practice suits, you can't go wrong with speedo endurance! they don't fade or stretch at all and they're wonderful. speedo is definitely a brand to trust with whatever your buying. id stay away from things like nike, because you never know how well it's going to hold up! I hope this helps. let me know if theres anything else you'd like to know! :)

Oh and if anyone has any advice on what and what not to eat, please help this lovely anon out and share your info :) thanks!

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