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?
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After dealing with a total ankle fracture one month into 2011 I'm settling for more modest resolutions for 2012.
It took forever before I could do anything but float in the pool,though I am now back to swimming laps a couple of times a week in additon to water aerobics-don't judge,it makes for better swimming afterward.
I don't care about the amount I swim as much as the quality.
I want to be consistent and stick to a modest but steadily improving training regiment.
I want to regain and improve my stamina,fix my *** stroke technique,as it still feels "off" due to nerve damage and over all just apreciate what I can do,not sweat what I can't.
Outside of the pool I'd like to get back to running 4-6 miles,without pain(in the leg that is-the rest will hurt regardless),just so I have some balance to my workout....and maybe shed a few pounds along the way.
After dealing with a total ankle fracture one month into 2011 I'm settling for more modest resolutions for 2012.
It took forever before I could do anything but float in the pool,though I am now back to swimming laps a couple of times a week in additon to water aerobics-don't judge,it makes for better swimming afterward.
I don't care about the amount I swim as much as the quality.
I want to be consistent and stick to a modest but steadily improving training regiment.
I want to regain and improve my stamina,fix my *** stroke technique,as it still feels "off" due to nerve damage and over all just apreciate what I can do,not sweat what I can't.
Outside of the pool I'd like to get back to running 4-6 miles,without pain(in the leg that is-the rest will hurt regardless),just so I have some balance to my workout....and maybe shed a few pounds along the way.
