There is a "no whining about event order" pledge,but this is more general so I thought I'd start a new thread.
I was thinking about the whining I had here to for done at meets and decided enough was enough.
I resolve not to whine about not being ready for the meet(inadequate training,inadequate taper,inadequate sleep,etc.)
I resolve to not whine about feeling sick,hurt,sore etc.
I resolve that no matter what I think about my swim,if someone says "good swim" I will graciously thank them.
This will probably make meets a better experience for all around me.
Does anyone else feel a need to make a pledge?
I remember the Rick Carey story. Being a swimmer I could see where he was coming from at the time and didn't get the backlash, but in hindsight he was definitely being an ass. He probably realizes that now, too. Swimming can be such an individual sport that it's difficult to see the big picture at times.
Along these lines, the following (from this funny list for runners/triathletes) is certainly applicable to swimming:
Unless you were trying to qualify for the Olympics and failed, please refrain from throwing a hissy fit at the finish line if you are unhappy with your performance. If your child can’t do it in at a restaurant, you can’t do it at the finish line.
