Cold Water And The Mind Behind Speed
From the Swimming World website...
By Nick Shelly
There is nothing worse than one of those first outdoor summer practices in May when the air has not touched 80 degrees yet. The pool sits there cold. Colder than cold. Jumping in feels like punishment, and getting through the set becomes the hardest part of the day. The funny part is the contrast with racing. No swimmer wants to dive into bathwater on meet day. Cold water. Shocking water. Adrenaline-pumping water. That is what feels fast. But does colder water actually create more speed, or does the mind do most of the work?
