Hi,
We are planning an article on the "winter blues" for the Nov. / Dec. issue of SWIMMER. I've got some ideas for a way to take a fresh look at the subject, but I'd love to hear from our member swimmers who may have issues with the low light and cold temperatures of winter.
Does it affect your training? Have you found a way to beat it? (Florida and So.Cal folks, I realize this is less than applicable to you, but friends in Nebraska and New York and Alaska, or any other state with seasons, please weigh in!)
Thanks for your time and insights. Please feel free to message me privately.
Sincerely,
Laura
Believe it or not, I think those of us who swimming mornings outdoors in the southwest also get affected. It can be depressing to not only swim in the dark, but to do so when the air temp is in the 30s. One thing I'll do in the winter to increase motivation is to go swim INDOORS where the lovely electric lights and heat create a more welcoming environment. Having said that, as the rest of our winter days in AZ are usually chock full of sunshine, I can't honestly say I ever suffer from SAD. I have suffered from NJSAD* on my travels whilst trying to find a decent pool to train in ...:bolt:
* New Jersey Swimming Affective Disorder
Believe it or not, I think those of us who swimming mornings outdoors in the southwest also get affected. It can be depressing to not only swim in the dark, but to do so when the air temp is in the 30s. One thing I'll do in the winter to increase motivation is to go swim INDOORS where the lovely electric lights and heat create a more welcoming environment. Having said that, as the rest of our winter days in AZ are usually chock full of sunshine, I can't honestly say I ever suffer from SAD. I have suffered from NJSAD* on my travels whilst trying to find a decent pool to train in ...:bolt:
* New Jersey Swimming Affective Disorder
