anfernayy asked: Taper starts today! But I want to make the state cut in my 200 free. I need to drop about 5 seconds to make it. Taper can help me drop 3, but as for the other two..I'm not sure. Should I start training more? Like running and more drylands and try for a last chance meet, or only work to the league meet and if I don't make it, I don't make it? League meet is on the 25th. States are the 10th of march. But times have to be in my Monday the 6th. A last chance meet would give me an extra week. Thanks!

First of all can I just say that taper is my favourite part about swimming!

Turns, seriously, I cannot stress that enough. Do alot of turn practice, ask your coach if they can help you out with that. I would also chuck in some dryland training (running, minor gym), but nothing too strenuous because you don’t want to overwork yourself before your meet. Good luck with your states! :-)