10. Pace yourself
If you’re a beginner, take your time and build your effort throughout the swim, Marsh says. “Take regular freestyle ‘breaks’ by taking relaxed breaststroke or backstroke,” he suggests. You don’t want to blow your engines in the first 300 yards. “On race day, to get your best and fastest time, swim strong at the start to establish a position among the highest-level pack (groups of swimmers often break off into drafting packs),” he recommends. Keep your tempo consistent and as high as possible, keeping in mind the distance of your race. When you see the finish line, give it all you’ve got.
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