Racing Swim

Swim competition? i have my first swim meet of the summa today and im kind of nervous. does anyone have any tips on what to bring, how to swim my strokes, preperation, or anything that might help. i just need some tips on what to do and everything. almost anything can help. thanks!

What food's should i eat, and not eat to help my chance of winning a swim competition? I get foot cramps sometimes, and sometimes my stomach twists, so which foods should i eat and not eat for a better chance in winning a swim competition?

What if Yao-Ming knows how to swim and will join the swimming competition? Can he defeat Michael Phelps? hat if Yao-Ming knows how to swim and will join the swimming competition? Can he defeat Michael Phelps?

Is Vector energy bar(berry blast) a good thing to eat before a big swim competition? I was curious to know if eating a vector energy bar(,berry blast) a good and healthy snack to eat before a swim competition.

What is the formula to convert swim competition times from a 25 meter pool to a 25 yard pool? I will also need the formula to convert long-course swim times to short course swim times.

What is the best way to prepare for a swimming competition where I have got 24 hours to swim 10 miles? Well I am 18 and got a quite good condition (riding Mtb semi professionally), can I´m into gymnastics and was doing triathlon like 2 years ago. Btw the competition is in roughly 5 weeks

Should I say swim meet, swimming competition or race? Should I say swim meet, swimming competition or race? Which is the most common way to say it?

How do I keep a competition swim suit in good condition for a long time? I swim on a swim team and I want to know how I can keep my suit in good condition for a while. My last one doesn't look so great...

In a swim competition, which strokes do you have to dive on? I know you have to dive for freestyle, but do you have to dive for breast, butterfly and backstroke?

What's a good song to play during a swim competition? A song with lots of energy in it.

I have a swim competition this weekend and I am doing 50 meter butterfly. Do you have any tips? I currently take 36 secounds to 50 meters and I want to get a 35.l PLEASE HELP!

Do competition swimmers lose less calories than non swimmers when they swim? I am a trained competition swimmer and swimming is pretty easy for me. I see that swimming burns a lot of calories, but im not sure if i still burn all those calories when i just swim at a moderate pace. So does a competition swimmer lose as many calories as non swimmers when they swim?

I have a huge swim competition this week and my shoulder is killing me with tendonities what do i do? how do i cure it quickly?

Do you feel embarrassed if you swim like reeeaallllyyyy slow in an open swimming competition? like when people is already on the finishing line waiting for you, but u are still so far away?? you are like thinking in the water "gosh why am i so slow?? why is the finishing line so far away" ?? don't u feel embarrassed?? cause i really do especially in a competition u've never participated in.. i d rather not participated even though i was asked to than to get humiliation well maybe some of u don't...

Can I swim inverted breastroke for a backstroke competition? I've been asked to swim in a local masters swimming meet and my favourite strokes are backstroke and breaststroke. But I don't do the backcrawl (hate it) instead I do the inverted breaststroke (and beat couple of local opponents at the pool who do backcrawl) but is it allowed to swim this stroke for a competition instead of the backcrawl? btw any tips for a first timer participating in the masters meet?

Swim competition and swim suit? This is a strange question, but I need to know it for a story. If you are a competitive swimmer and are out of state for a competition, when would you put on your swim suit? Would you put that on at the hotel (with clothes over you, of course). Or would you wait until you were at the swim lockers? Or does this vary depending on the person?

Does shaving your legs and armpits help u swim faster for competition swimming? If so is it by a lot????

What is the worst water you had to swim through in a competition ?

How does the 2008 US Olympic Swim team compare vs the competition? Are we favored to win in any of the events?

Why will I start to masturbate after putting on my Speedo competition swimming trunks? Why will I start to masturbate after putting on my Speedo competition swimming trunks? Why am I very excited after putting on my Speedo competition swimming trunks? Can I wear a pair of Speedo competition swimming trunks as a hobby even I can’t swim? Wearing skin-tight Speedo swim-trunks regularly as a hobby, it’s it bad for my health? Is my behavior pervert or abnormal?

Swim competition in a week,advice? Hey,I have a swim competition in about a week,next Sunday actually.I'm a 12 year old girl and I swim for the YMCA at level two.I'm going to be swimming a 50 Backstroke,50 freestyle,50 breaststroke,and a 50 butterfly.All of my events are at least 5 events apart from each other (If not more) and I will be swimming with girls my age (11-12).What should I eat the day before?Should I bring Gatorade?What foods?How about those Cliff energy bar things?Does the three step Gatorade (G series) work?What are good things to keep me entertained between events?I might be doing a 200 medley with my team near the end.How do I get my cap on easily and quickly?How do I prevent my goggles from falling off when I dive in?Good tips for diving off of the blocks?Sorry for the long question.....

I am writing a paper about fast skin competition swim suits and I need a title.. any ideas?

How to find a swimming competition and sign up my child for it? My son has been taking swimming classes and wants to enter into some sort of a competition - he is 8. How can I find one in NY Tri-State area and sign him up? His school does not participate in any directly and I had no luck finding anything online. Thank you.

Is it possible to swim with a busted wrist? I was snowboarding and I feel on my wrist with a lot of force and my wrist is really sore and I can hardly move it. I have a swim competition in two days and I really cannot miss it. Is there any way that I could swim (50 freestyle/front crawl, 50 breaststroke and 25 butterfly) still?

~*~*~*~*~*~i got over the flu like 2 days ago, i have important swim competition today!!plz help!?!~*~*~*~*~*~? ok well i was sick and didnt go 2 practice for 2 days and todays our city leagues, we will be competiting for medals...i need to go...do u think ill be ok cuz i was sick but i feel fine now..i really want medals so yeah...do u think ill get sick at the competition?

Have you ever watched a circumcised swimming competition in person? I was in a synchronastic swimming competition once. We won!

What channel on DISH network can I find the 2008 Olympic swimming competition? I searched around but I could only find weight lifting, boxing, etc... on 208. Need channel for the swimming competition. Thanks

Nervous Before Swim Competition? I need help to calm down. I tell myself it's only an event, it's just swimming, but it IS important I do well, and there is pressure for me to do well. I get sooooo nervous! Help!

What are some good foods to eat before/during a swimming competition? i am going to swim in the afternoon, probably five 75 yard races. what are good foods to make you go faster XP

does anyone know a few good stores that have swim suites right now? I am joining the swim team @ school, and I'm trying to find swimsuits for that (one pieces). I haven't swam competition wise in 6 years so any help would be great.

I need to know what's a good time for a teenager to swim the length (back and forth) of an olympic sized pool I have to write a short story and it's about a girl who qualifies to go to the swim competition in her state. If she's practicing at the YMCA or something, what is a good time for her to have (in seconds) if she's a good swimmer and she's about seventeen years old?

Should I take creatine before competition? (swim meet)? I was wondering if it would improve my times if i took a larger amount of creatine (larger than my maintaining dose of 5g) before a swim meet? should I take a dose before each race? Or a large dose before the whole meet? Or should I take more creatine at all before a meet?

Are competition swimsuits allowed for open swim at a public pool? I want to wear a speedo jammer to a public pool open swim hours(12-7 o'clock). I really don't care that they are out of style, I just want to know if they are allowed.

Can you swim during your menstrual period? I have to participate in swimming competition but it will be during my period.What will happen if swim without a tampon or anything like that

where can I compete in a elderly swimming competition? If such a competition exists, where abouts in the North West UK?

What's a very good food plan for a big swim competition? ? I swim in the morning probably at 10:00am and then in the afternoon, and i have no idea what to eat and when to eat. Please answer most of the questions if you can. -how do i prevent leg cramping during the swim like what to eat or do? -what foods are healthy and loaded with carbs to help me swim better? - what should i avoid eating before swimming? -should i eat a vector energy bar before swimming even though it has suger? -Is it bad to eat toooo much fibre before swimming? Any advice that will improve my performance will be appreciated

Can someone tell me for freestyle if u kick under or above the water?!?! i have a swim competition today!!!? ok well kickin above water makes splashes and under the water doesnt make u go fast enough what do i do?

Where and when international swimming competition will be conducted for mentally retarded children? My son is 7 year old Trisome 21 wants to participate in swimming competition from India as an individual.

Is it bad to engage in sexual intercourse or masturbation before a major sports competition? My coach always tells me to avoid any sex or masturbation before i compete in a swimming competition. And I found out that my friend, who's a boxer, also hears the same thing from his coach. Is there some truth to this? Or is this just a sports related myth? Is this just a coach's way of telling athletes to get well rested before a competition?

How do I make a good poster for friend in a swimming competition? As part of my swimming team, we are making each other posters for the upcoming national meet. I am making a poster for a 13 year old guy, he is swimming backstroke. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks for the help.

How do they time the olympic swim competitions so accurately? I thought that they hit that black square but one of the girls didn't. So how do they time them?

Big time swim competition coming up!?!? Well I have a huge state meet coming up next Friday. I am on top in all my events or within hundreds of a second in others. I need/want any tips that will give me the small edge I will need. Some things I would like to know are what to eat the night before, should I cut my finger nails, etc.

I have a swim competition to go to annd both my divorced parents want to go!? I want to stay with my mom but I dont want to hurt my dads felings......HELP!

What do you think of long swim trunks? I wear different kinds of swim trunks. And decided to try the long swim trunks that I see some male olympic swimmers wearing. They basically look like leggings. This is a picture of me at a swimming competition wearing them: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2350/1830410613_08e373ba9b_o.jpg What do you think? Or do you prefer the jammer length?

Who can give me a list of Officiating People in Standard Swimming Competition? People like: Referee Starter Judges.... etc Please, If there is a link to a site where i can get these informations together with their duties and functions, I will highly appreciate it! Thanks in advance!

Whats the best thing to have for breakfast before a big competition? I have a massive swimming competition over the next four days and wanted to know what's the best thing to have for breakfast. I fucking hate cheerios so please don't say that. :D

Any tips for me who will be participating in a swimming competition? Right, what should i do/ shouldn't do...especially referring to food whatsoever..(which food i should take and avoid..) I want to maintain/enhance my stamina because I get extremely tired after swimming class.. Any tips? because i want to be a good swimmer LOL =D

how come there are no black people in swimming competition? i've never seen a black person join swimming and gymnastic in Olympic.

am i too old to start training for swim competitions? I'm 18 years old, just graduated high school. ive always known the basics of swimming but never took it seriously. i always wanted to join some kind of club or the swim team in high school but i never had the courage to do it, i wanted to start practicing so that i get really good. any tips or advice? and am i too old? btw.I'm 6'3 190lbs

allowed to wear nose plugs in high school swim competitions? there is no possible way for me to keep water out of my nose while doing flip turns, and so i think the only solution is a nose plug. buut i dont know if you are allowed to use them while you are competing for high school swim?

Do you have a partner for the synchronized swimming competition? I need a partner...we can practice on my bed

What kind of weight training is good for competition swimming? Out of the water exercizes, free weights, and machines.

where can i look for video of sukma 2008 in swimming and diving competition? I would like to see the video in swimming competition of sukma 2008 at Terengganu...i'm really really hope anyone who have the video can upload it to me....Please..............

What are most competition swim caps made of?

What is the best pair of goggles for competition swimming? A picture would be nice :-)

Can anyone help me find the swimming competition results for the 1988 (lawrence KS) Junior Olympics? In all age groups.

How do we conduct a swimming competition??

can you swim in collegiate meets unattached the same way that you can run track meets unattached? i would like to try a few swimming competitions but my college doesn't have a team, just a pool but i would like to participate in some division 3 meets anyway. i used to run track and cross country so i know that it is possible to run unattached to a collegiate team for that so can you do the same for swimming?

Is it weird if I swim in the morning alone in my school pool? Im training on my swimming for competitions. So, aside from the after school practice, I also practice swimming bout an hour in the school pool, before class. But since it's so early, its usually just me. Would that seem really weird?

Question. I am 25 and grew up swimming. I want to do competition. What is the best way? I grew up swimming and my mom did swimming and diving. I was never able to take up the sport of competition swimming because of the location we lived in. It is a desire now after watching Michael Phelps. What do i need to do to get started? I live in Little Rock AR. What is the best way to go about it? Please help.

A starting dive for a swimming competition? Hello, I am doing a project on a starting dive for swimming competitions (normal dive off of the starting blocks) and biomechanics. For any swimmers out there, or anyone who knows a far bit about swimming or diving, I am wondering what you belief are the most important/frequently used muscles in the body? Also any joints, etc. used that you may find significant. I am not necessarily looking for a direct answer but if anyone can point me towards a good website it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Were you involved in any competition sports when you were a kid? I was extremely active as a child; however, I was really into competition swimming. My favorite event when we had swim meets was the 400 IM (butterfly, backstroke, breast stroke, and freestyle ... 100 yards each). What if any sports were you actively involved in on a competition level.

where to find swimwear for prep schools swimming competition does anyone know who to go to find supplier of swimwear for prep schools swimming competition ?

I have a question about the effects of masturbation on swimming performance in competition? I heard that if u do it before a meet, you wont have all that adrenaline to help you. Is this true?

Why would one challenge Michael Phelps to a swimming competition...? For money? I mean it would be like challenging Mr. Donald J Trump to see who has more money; it's silly. Why would anyone do such a foolish thing?

preparing kid for swimming competition? Hi , My son is moderate level swimmer . I want to prepare him for swimming competions. Can you point me to good places for swimmimng competition learning in bay area.

I am looking for swim information for the bristol va/tn area? I am looking for an online calendar for the YMCA Bristol Va swim schedule or swim team competitions can anyone help?

Do you think it’s possible to swim across the….? Pan-Am swimming pool in my hometown? It is probably a good couple of hundred meters long. I could probably swim across it from side to side---as that appears to be about 40 meters. I have been training for several months by watching Olympic highlights and movies that are related to swimming competitions such as “Swimfan”. Has anyone swam this kind of length, and if so, what type of training did it entail? I want to give it a go, but only if the training sessions aren’t too rigorous.

why do you have to wear tight swimwear for competition swimming?

What are the best kind of goggles for competition swimming? ? Mine were $24 dollars and they're crap!

Are there prominent black swimmer who won in any olympic swimming competition?

How to correctly fit a women's racing swim suit? My first year of swimming and I've bought 2 suits. Both are too big. They fit super tight dry. My suit is 8/34 I don't know what that means or how to get the correct size?

What are names of racing swim suits that you have tried out? Fit? I use to wear Arena(red w panels) & they fit great & can't seem to find them for sale.

Is there a racing swim suit that you can get a tan thru during outdoor pool workouts? if so what company makes it?

What's a good website to buy cheap racing swim suits on? I want to get one of the sleeveless body suits, like the olympic swimmers wear; not necessarily speedo brand, but one of the same style. Like this: http://www.speedousa.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3106216&cp=3124322.3124331.3132088.3173170 except it doesn't have to be the super "high tech" stuff so cheaper. Any good web sites?

What brand and model of goggles is very good for racing, and compatible with a swim cap? The speedo hydrospex goggles that I currently use are not that streamlined, so they seem to come off while I use a swim cap. I want a comfortable pair that is designed for high swim speed. What the hell Katie, now I have to work just as hard to find out what those goggles are called.

(For those professional swimmers) What is your favorite stroke to swim when racing? How long can you race with it? 50? 100? 200? it cant be the doggy paddle sorry. =)

What is a good swim suit for me to wear when racing? Low priced and absolute best quality? Any ideas of what kind and where to find them?

Guys...Is it more comfy to swim in a racing speedo or in those long swim trunks? I'm not asking which you look better in just which is more comfortable for swimming.

Where can I find a checkerd racing flag swim suit for my wife? need size 16

An open water swim racing? My son has 12 years old, he is a swimmer in a swimming club team, he will have a 1 kg open water racing next month, tomorrow his coach will let them swim 1 kg to choose 10 swimmers to go to the race, he want to know how to swim the 1 kg to have a good timing, how he split it between fast and normal swim to finish it with a good timing and not being too tired. thanks in advance

Does anyone watch Olympic athletes swim in the olympic swimming races? Does anyone watch Olympic athletes swim in the olympic swimming races?

where can i buy a girls performance swim racing suit? to fit a girl around 152cm and delivers to australia prices australia and sells suits under $90 i dont want a brand like speedo cuz evry 1 has speedo suits ones that are unique fit kids and are racing material

Is there anything I can do before a swim race to get me pumped up and not waste any energy? Before races when Im waiting for my turn to swim I get nervous, is there anything I can do to get me pumped but not waste my energy.

Ever wear one of those high neck wrestling jumpsuits in a swim race? They are alot cheaper, like $19.95,than those body suits that swim suit manufacturers sell.It looks like the ones with the high necks would work better than the ones with the suspender shoulder straps. I think you could get one for $50 v/s the expensive swim racer suits.

At the Olympic/World level, has anyone won a FREESTYLE swim event by swimming a stroke other than the crawl? Long time ago, my swim team coach used to make us swim another stroke (usually Butterfly) in Freestyle heats against teams that weren't as good as us. This was to make it more competitive, I suppose. Does anyone know at the National or World competition level if any swimmer has ever won a finals race swimming something other than the Crawl in a Freestyle race?

Apart from a swimming race when is it best to swim the following strokes? freestyle butterfly breast stroke back stroke When is it best to chose that stroke after another stroke. please don't say just for fun.

How can i beat a boy at my school in a swim race when his times is 27/26 seconds for a 50 yard swim? I am pretty good i gues, but i have never times myself, we are both in the 7th grade and he is on the swim team and his time is 27 seconds for a 50 yard time but i got 2 1st place and 1 2nd place ribbons and the 2nd place was for a relay and i beat this one other boy? any tips

What type of food is best for you to eat one hour before a swim race? I am doing a study on this so be as specific and accurate as possible. Thank You!

How tight are racing fit swimming trunks suppose to be? Hi thee, Yesterday by accident I bought a pair of TYR trunks which are for competitive swimming & I realized it was not tight it was very tight even thought I've been taking the same waist size for Speedo & Arena for years. So are there any competitive swimmers out there that can tell me the answer?

How do I fix this swim race problem?!? I just turned 13, and whenever I get ready to swim a race, I think negative thoughts. And I can't help it! It's ssssooooo weird because whenever I try to think positive, it just turns negative!!! What cna I do to calm myself down????

What is the best pair of goggles for racing in swimming? I'm looking for a new pair of goggles to race with. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind to get?

Is there a skin lubricant that makes you slippery for swim races? thought I saw something in a swim products magazine,not sure if it was called "motion lotion" or something else.

I just started on a swim team. Im a pretty good swimmer but when it comes to racing.....? when i feel like i need to go fast, I cant control my breathing, and i panic and slow down. Does anyone have any good excercises that will help me control my breathing and pace myself???

anybody in narcotics anonymous into competitive age group or masters swim races in ocean or pools or lifeguard my age is 57 & I still swim alot & go to narcotics anonymous in NJ,USA. I am looking for friends in NA or AA to swim in races with or a buddy to practice with in the ocean or pool that is not into drugs or drinking. Any age is ok. I will sent you my times for various distances.

I am training for my first triathlon ever! What is the best way to prepare for the swim portion of the race? I've never really swam enough to say that I am prepared to complete the 1mile swim portion of the race. In fact, I'm not too sure I can get the breathing down before the race. What should I do?

When is the next open water swim race in your area??????? I live & swim at the NJ shore. I heard about swim races in Belmar & Asbury Park so far. Wildwood & alot of shor towns have 1 mile swims. Does anyone have a list???like one or two each weekend for the summer

Not improving in my swim races. Possibilities on how I am doing bad? Since last 5 meets, i have been adding onto my times for both 50 yd and 100 yd free. Any suggestions on why I am failing?

How do you swim freestyle really fast? I'm ok. But I want to be able to go faster in my swim team races.

for underwater swim start, body should go down 1st than push off wall? just like to know the tricks for all 4 stroke starts inside the pool for 6 years girl who cannot do jump into water start yet. this is for swim race for a fast start and turn...

What is the fastest, most efficent, proffesional way to dive off of a block when starting off in a swim race?

When swimming laps in a pool, is it possible to swim head-first into the wall? I heard that someone died while racing in a swimming pool because they hit the wall head first? How likely is that? Does that really happen? (I know nothing about swimming!)

anyone out there who likes ocean,river or lake swim races? Usually a mile swim in open water. sometimes ocean can be rough surf. some races are 1.5 miles & lake races can be longer but calmer! over 18 can swim in masters swim age groups.

If you were too tired to swim a 100m race, at what point would you give up? I'd give up at the 80m mark and swim all the way back. 100m can take a lot out of you!

what are the next open waater swim races in your area of the world? lookin g for all age groups over 18 & masters type races. also biathalons because I don't have a bike for the tri's yet lakes, rivers, ocean or open air pools lakes, rivers, ocean or outdoor pools lakes, rivers, ocean or outdoor pools

When & where are the next masters swim races OR ocean swims in your area? date? Are you entered? Date? time? location? age group?cost?are you entered? what is your best time to beat?

if your girlfriend dared you to swim in abrief style racing suit would you #1do it?& #2 let her pick it out? be brave! it's on a dare! any color goes!!!!!!!!!!! alot of wild & crazy prints/patterns/designs are on water polo suits.....check it out. Oh yeah, I forgot.....if she also dared you to let her cut a hole in your racing suit would you do it? and no matter where the cut was wear it in a competition race? hahahahahahahahahahahahahhaha!!!!!!!anything goes!!!!!

what is a good song to listen to right before a swim race to get your adrenaline pumping?

Does anyone swim in MASTERS SWIM RACES? Looking to find friends who swim for best times in every type swim race. Age groups are from 18-21,21-25,25-29,30-34,35-40,& up to any age.Also looking for swim races on east coast or in New Jersey.

How much of a time difference would competitive swimwear make compared to board shorts/swim suit? ? say in a 50m/yd race compared to swimming in boardshorts

how many races did Stephanie rice swim in the latest olympics? ?

Is it better to shave my head completely or will I go faster during a swim race with a cap on? I like to swim

What is the best way to train for a 1000 swim? I have been swimming for 13 years and this year was my first year of collegiate swimming. I have a race in less then a week and I need to win, it's a 1000 yards and I wanna know the best way to train for it. Ideas?

Is it bad to swim in a race with coxsackie? I had a fever for 3 days..and had horrible looking tonsals, my mucles hurt and i couldnt cant eat or drink..but i have stopped having a fever for 24 hours, i dont hurt anymore, although my throat is still in intense pain and saw a doctor 2 days ago and he gave me some stuff to help

hey theres a website with womens/teens swim suits for racing..fabulisa marino? or something? please help ,e. thx

Are thick strapped swim suits (race suits) tighter than the thin strapped ones? I have two race suits that are the same size (they're both speedo) and the one that is thick strapped is tighter than the thin strapped one. Is it the same for all brands? (particularly nike?)

What kind of fast racing bathing suits are the best? What kind of fast racing bathing suits are the best? I mean, there a numerous different kinds of bathing suits out there designed to make you swim faster in competitions, but which one is the best? I am thinking of getting one, except I am not sure which. Which ones last longer, which technologies are better, which are more popular (Why?), etc. Is there a general brand that is better?

did anybody participate in the OECS 2007 swim races in Grenada? I was on the Antigua team and just interested

Why was my friend's daughter disqualified from her swim meet for touching her goggles? My friend's daughter was entered in a swim meet. At the beginning of the race, when she jumped into the water, her goggles apparently slipped and she readjusted them. She was disqualified for this, does anyone know why?

Where online can I buy cute but good one piece swim suits? I joined the swim team and practice starts in about a week? I have a swimsuit that I'm not supposed to wear expect in races for when I represent the school. But I need 2 for swim suits for swimming practice.

Guys,what was the craziest haircut you had for a swim race? One of my friends did a double mohawk & dyed it orange! Another pal buzzed his hair into a "V" shape to slice thru the water faster. Were they mohawks, shaved heads, team symbols, school colors,etc.? describe it & did you do it on a dare??

What's some good songs to really will get me pumped up for a swim race? I swim and before a race it's good to get really pumped up and excited, so do you know any good songs for that? I hear rap works good... Thanks people!

how tight does a racing swimming suit have to be?

He hyperventilates on purpose before a swim meet to get more oxygen into her lungs, is this false thinking? My friend hyperventilates on purpose before a swim meet to sock some more oxygen into her lungs so she can swim longer without having to breathe. What basic fact about oxygen loading has he forgotten, which results in this false thinking? How is he jeopardixing not only his race time but his life?

Ok we all have to eat a little so what is the smallest high carb snack i can eatt b4 a swim race?