{"id":521584,"date":"2023-01-25T05:43:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T12:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=521584"},"modified":"2023-01-25T05:43:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T12:43:48","slug":"21-common-pre-race-rituals-that-swimmers-utilize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/21-common-pre-race-rituals-that-swimmers-utilize\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Common Pre-Race Rituals That Swimmers Utilize"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>21 Common Pre-Race Rituals That Swimmers Utilize<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rituals before a race help swimmers mentally get ready for the action ahead, and can put them in the best state of mind to achieve their best.<\/strong> Some rituals including visualization, listening to certain songs, or doing stretches or exercises to warm up. Additionally, many swimmers go through specific activities before each race to help them concentrate and calm their anxiety. In an otherwise stressful and unpredictable situation, these rituals can give people a feeling of security and familiarity. Overall, pre-race rituals can give swimmers the confidence they need to compete at their best.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some pre-race rituals that might help:<\/p>\n<p>1. Stretching<br \/>\n2. Get a manicure or pedicure<br \/>\n3. Wear specific jewelry<br \/>\n4. Eat a specific breakfast<br \/>\n5. Eat the same snacks at a meet<br \/>\n6. Wear specific clothing at the meet<br \/>\n7. Jump around<br \/>\n8. Listen to certain songs<br \/>\n9. Specific order of pre-race routine<br \/>\n10. Same <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/12-types-of-swimmers-entering-the-pool-for-warmup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">warmup<\/a><br \/>\n11. Same cooldown<br \/>\n12. Lucky swim equipment<br \/>\n13. Wear two caps<br \/>\n14. Foam roll<br \/>\n15. Splash yourself with water<br \/>\n16. Arrive behind the blocks right before your event<br \/>\n17. Arrive behind the blocks with a lot of time before your event<br \/>\n18. Keep to yourself and focus<br \/>\n19. Support your teammates<br \/>\n20. Discuss pre-race strategy with coaches<br \/>\n21. Visualize your races<\/p>\n<p><strong>The purpose of pre-race rituals for swimmers is to also prepare their bodies physically. Swimming is a very technical sport that requires much focus and strength.<\/strong> Swimmers often do specific warmup exercises to prepare their muscles for the race. This may include stretching, gentle exercise, or even a few laps in the pool. By doing these things before a race, swimmers can ensure their bodies are ready to produce. 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