{"id":513721,"date":"2022-10-12T04:41:43","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T11:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=513721"},"modified":"2022-10-12T06:52:00","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T13:52:00","slug":"behind-the-beep-catching-up-with-u-s-national-team-member-nick-albiero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/behind-the-beep-catching-up-with-u-s-national-team-member-nick-albiero\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the Beep: Catching Up With U.S. National Team Member Nick Albiero"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Behind the Beep: Catching Up With U.S. National Team Member Nick Albiero<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Louisville Cardinals\u2019 <strong>Nicolas (Nick) Albiero<\/strong> used his fifth NCAA competitive year to his advantage. After losing the opportunity to compete at the 2020 NCAA Division I Championships, which were canceled because of the COVID pandemic, Albiero came back in 2021 and 2022 with a bang.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, Albiero became only the third male swimmer from Louisville to clinch an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncaa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCAA<\/a> title when he won the 200 yard butterfly and contributed to Louisville\u2019s winning 4&#215;50 medley relay. His 1:38.65 200 fly ranked him No. 5 all-time for the event.<\/p>\n<p>The following season, Albiero made history again by defending his conference title in the 200 butterfly at ACCs for a record fifth time. His 1:37.92 was the second fastest time in history, only bested by <strong>Jack Conger\u2019s<\/strong> 1:37.35, set at the 2017 NCAA Championships.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo date, I think my best swimming accomplishment has been breaking the 1:38 barrier in the 200 yard butterfly and becoming the first person in history to win five consecutive individual conference titles,\u201d says Albiero.<\/p>\n<p>Many swimmers visualize the day they will break records. For Albiero, and many swimmers who had their collegiate careers interrupted by COVID, it was bound to be extra sweet for him when he finally broke the 1:38 barrier.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI remember looking up and seeing my time,\u201d reflects Albiero. \u201cI was shocked, and my teammates and coaches were going crazy. It felt amazing because it was a barrier I dreamed of breaking for so long. I felt relieved, but also grateful for the people who pushed me to that moment. It always feels great when your hard work pays off.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Albiero\u2019s illustrious collegiate career wasn\u2019t just because of his individual success. In 2021, he helped Louisville earn its first-ever ACC title. He was a key member on four relays, including the 400 medley, 200 freestyle, 400 freestyle and 800 freestyle. For his efforts, Albiero was named ACC Swimmer of the Year.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Albiero took the time to talk to Swimming World Magazine about his race-day preparation and overall philosophy on how to show up your finest on race day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>HOTEL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Getting into the right frame of mind is key the night before a big race. Some swimmers visualize the next day, while others seek out distractions to keep the nerves at bay. For Albiero, the majority of his mental preparation centers around keeping his mind off his race, whether it\u2019s Olympic Trials, NCAA Championships or national championships.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe night before a big race, I try to stay calm and think about something else. If I think about the race, my heart rate goes up, and I can\u2019t sleep.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Albiero\u2019s rituals are minimal, but they include two important things: candy and television.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI like to watch HGTV shows because they calm me down,\u201d he says. \u201cAnd at meets, I must have dark chocolate on standby.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>WARMUP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After a solid night of sleep, it\u2019s race day. For Albiero\u2014a seasoned three-time U.S. national team member\u2014the morning before a big race is usually well rehearsed. While some swimmers opt to head to the pool for a quick \u201cwake-up\u201d swim\u2014usually no more than a few 100 to a 1,000 to loosen up their muscles\u2014Albiero has a different morning routine.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe morning of the race I usually hop in a warm shower for a bit. It wakes me up and gets me moving around before breakfast,\u201d shares Albiero. \u201cI usually leave the hotel two hours before the race starts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Once on deck, he takes his time getting into the pool. He sits down and takes in the energy before even starting his stretching routine. It isn\u2019t until an hour before race time that Albiero hits the water.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI like to do pace 20 to 25 minutes before the race,\u201d says Albiero. \u201cHonestly, my best races have come from warm-ups where I feel pretty terrible in the water. At that point, I try not to care about how I feel during warm-up, and just go with it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With little time before he\u2019s set to enter the ready room, Albiero hops out of the water and into his tech suit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople think I\u2019m crazy, but I get my suit on just 15 minutes before the race!\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>READY ROOM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ready room can be a highly stressful setting. In that small room, some swimmers feed off the nervous energy, some intimidate their competitors, and others keep to themselves. Albiero\u2019s ready room routine involves almost avoiding the room altogether!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI honestly don\u2019t love ready rooms, and I like to get there as late as possible,\u201d he says. \u201cI don\u2019t listen to music or talk much, but I do give some fist bumps out to my competitors. I try to stay as relaxed as possible and control my breathing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>BEHIND THE BLOCKS AND DURING THE RACE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Walking from the ready room to the race pool is an exciting and energetic few moments. The crowd and teammates in the stands, the scoreboard and announcer all make it an infectious spectacle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce it\u2019s time to walk out, I do my best to take it all in, feed off the energy from my team, and enjoy the moment,\u201d says Albiero. \u201cWhen the starter calls my name, I usually throw my \u201cL\u201d up for Louisville and look at my teammates. They get me excited, and it reminds me of who I am racing for.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But before he even steps on the blocks, Albiero loosens up his body. He jumps around and shakes out his legs. Then it\u2019s verbal positive reinforcements as he takes his mark: Sometimes, \u201cLet\u2019s do this\u201d&#8230;other times, \u201cYou\u2019ve got this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the pool, Albiero sticks to his race plan no matter what is happening around him. He knows that trusting in himself and his training will get him where he needs to be\u2014whether that is an NCAA Championship title or the second-fastest 200 yard butterfly ever swum.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>ADVICE TO OTHERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And after it is all said and done, Albiero can look back on his mental and physical preparation with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMental preparation is key, and I think (mine) has grown over the years,\u201d reflects Albiero. \u201cWhether it is self-talk, visualizing, meditating, etc., mentally preparing for any scenario goes a long way in being successful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite his own personal success, Albiero is wise to advise young swimmers that his way may not be the best way for them. 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When it comes to giving your best performance, it\u2019s about your willingness to do the work no matter who you are or what meet you are racing at.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd don\u2019t forget to have fun!\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The latest issue of\u00a0<em>Swimming World Magazine<\/em><br \/>\nis now available for download in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/vault\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0<strong>Swimming World Vault<\/strong><\/a>!<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Get\u00a0<em>Swimming World Magazine<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>SW Biweekly<\/em>\u00a0FREE When You<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/product-category\/ishof-membership\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1522345712821000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGfwbLD2OaI21g28efcR0DZZlQSOQ\"><em>Become A Member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/product\/30-day-digital-membership-to-ishof-with-swimming-world-subscription-download-current-swimming-world-biweekly-and-technique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New! 30 Day Membership to ISHOF\u00a0<em>AND<\/em>\u00a0Digital Swimming World Subscription for just $10 a month!<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/product\/1-year-ishof-family-membership-with-swimming-world-print-and-digital-subscription-perfect-gift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Want more? 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