Taper/Shave Guidelines

Tapering Guidelines
 
·       Cut back on the caloric intake (you will be burning fewer calories than you were during heavy training)
·       Cut back on outside activities (we'll rest at the pool, you rest yourself while away from it)
·       Conserve energy (you'll have excess energy that you've not had for months - don't waste it)
·       Stay positive (both about your upcoming races and your teammates')
·       Visualize races (take yourself through your races from before the start to after the finish)
·       Pay more attention to the "little things"(intervals will be easier & you'll have time to "sharpen" while getting more rest)

Shaving Guidelines

·       Allow plenty of time and take breaks while shaving for your championship meet
·       Electric shavers and Nair are not used in this process
·       Have plenty of new razors/blades available before you begin
·       Start by using clippers on exposed body hair
·       Carefully shave exposed body hair
·       Be especially careful around shins, wrists, elbows, knees, forearms, and ankles
·       Change blades/razors often

Tentative Taper Starts
 
CG - January 14
KV - January 28
AS - January 29
MW - January 31
KW - February 4