My resolutions:
1. Last month, I discovered "Go the Distance" and inputted all my yardage from the past year. With a week and a half left in the year, I have put in 660 miles. Looking at the top of the GTD results, I see that a "Don Tatzin" has the most mileage of anybody this year with 1685. That is almost 3 million yards. For 2012, I resolve to top 3 million yards and the GTD list.
2. Get under :50 in the 100 yard freestyle. PB stands at 53.13 from last July. My current season goal for the event is even harder, but that's between me and my coach.
3. Get under :23 in the 50 yard freestyle. PB stands at 24.58 from last July. Current season goal is even harder, " "... The NY resolution makes for a nice little stepping stone.
4. Attain a QT for a Grand Prix, even if it's not for this current GP season.
5. Become the best I possibly can within the confines of Jan 01 12 to Jan 01 13.
I have no idea how ridiculous some of these might be, but with Darth Real Life all sorted out and logistics of classes and job all worked out, I still have a lot of extra time that can be spent at pools, for which I am very thankful. If you doubt me, I forgive you in advance (but I won't forget your words).
What are your swimming New Year's resolutions? And if you don't believe in NY resolutions, then what do you think you can do to improve your swimming?
Yowzer! You are ambitious! I wonder if goals #1 and #2 are compatable? Don't hurt yourself! I just looked at the scribbles on the back of my envelope, and they said, "3,000,000 / 366 = average over 8,000 yards a day, every day, for a year!" Don't hurt yourself!
My resolutions (copy/paste/edit):
1. Keep it fun. Still be in swimming at the end of 2012. If it's not fun, I won't do it. So keep it fun!
2. Participate in at least one meet in each of SCY, LCM, and SCM.
3. Participate in SCY nats. Greenville is close & I can get there. I will try to get to LCM nats if I can.
4. Participate in my state's Senior Games sequence, regional and states. 2012 is a qualifying year for 2013 nats, so this is necessary to set up for next year. I know most USMS swimmers don't go to Sr. Games, but it really is a fun meet.
5. Times & Events. Faster than last year! I did a good job in 2011, with new PBs in 100 back, 400 IM, and several other events; I also swam the 200 fly short & long course for the first time. I want to be driven by fun, not by times, so I'm not setting any specific goals, and will be delighted by any PB in any event.
Yowzer! You are ambitious! I wonder if goals #1 and #2 are compatable? Don't hurt yourself! I just looked at the scribbles on the back of my envelope, and they said, "3,000,000 / 366 = average over 8,000 yards a day, every day, for a year!" Don't hurt yourself!
My resolutions (copy/paste/edit):
1. Keep it fun. Still be in swimming at the end of 2012. If it's not fun, I won't do it. So keep it fun!
2. Participate in at least one meet in each of SCY, LCM, and SCM.
3. Participate in SCY nats. Greenville is close & I can get there. I will try to get to LCM nats if I can.
4. Participate in my state's Senior Games sequence, regional and states. 2012 is a qualifying year for 2013 nats, so this is necessary to set up for next year. I know most USMS swimmers don't go to Sr. Games, but it really is a fun meet.
5. Times & Events. Faster than last year! I did a good job in 2011, with new PBs in 100 back, 400 IM, and several other events; I also swam the 200 fly short & long course for the first time. I want to be driven by fun, not by times, so I'm not setting any specific goals, and will be delighted by any PB in any event.
