I've trained and competed mostly outside since I've been doing Masters and have noticed that I lose some of my excitement when I compete indoors. I can see better and feel more "happy endorphins" when I'm racing outdoors. If you can relate or have found a way to overcome this, please let me know.
I love to train outdoors and race indoors. Something about sun exposure, wind and the clear blue sky that makes me think I'm slower outdoors. (Backstroke is a lot harder without a ceiling to help keep you straight.) Its obviously worse outdoors when it's cold or rainy out. But I do love training outdoors in the fresh air and I love swimming in the rain.
I love to train outdoors and race indoors. Something about sun exposure, wind and the clear blue sky that makes me think I'm slower outdoors. (Backstroke is a lot harder without a ceiling to help keep you straight.) Its obviously worse outdoors when it's cold or rainy out. But I do love training outdoors in the fresh air and I love swimming in the rain.
