When your work doesn't pay off

Former Member
Former Member
Hi guys! I need help, if you can please assist me. I used to swim competitively when i was younger up until i was 17, and back then i was improving a lot, very fast. I am extremely frustrated, as all i want to do is to become a faster Masters swimmer, and be the best that i can be. I'm still young so I want to take advantage of that, i came back to the pool about two years ago after being off for about 8. I'm doing cross training with Running intervals 2x/week for 45 mins, doing a weight routine designed for swimming 2X/week, and swimming with my team 5-6X/week. I've been doing this for about a year now, and my times have not changed at all, or have changed very little. I am investing a lot, I even have a nutritionist to help me with a good diet to support my workouts, and nothing. I was told that What's worse, I see people who seldom go to practice, or don't train all that much and they are quite fast. I feel like all the work that I am putting in is not paying off at all as it should be. Any help, advise or anything would be hugely appreciated.
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  • My goal in mind at the moment is to race at the Masters World Champs in August, so I would like to go in the best shape I could be. My most recent times in my events are as follow, these times have been stagnant for about a year now: 200IM - 2:48 200Br- 3:06 400 fr - 5:21 800 fr- 10:58 For my races I usually wear an Aquablade, or a Speedo racing suit about 1.5 sizes smaller, my height is 5'9" weight 167 lbs. In terms of rest, I usually do take the day off prior to a race, but I don't tapper after every single one of them because sometimes meets are too close together, I do a lot of visualization too =D A suit 1.5 times smaller....OUCH!!!!! From the list of events listed how about focusing on 400/800 free, or the 200IM/200Br. This will help you focus more on a particular stroke and race strategy. Also get enough rest! Your current workout plan will eventually lead to burnout.
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  • My goal in mind at the moment is to race at the Masters World Champs in August, so I would like to go in the best shape I could be. My most recent times in my events are as follow, these times have been stagnant for about a year now: 200IM - 2:48 200Br- 3:06 400 fr - 5:21 800 fr- 10:58 For my races I usually wear an Aquablade, or a Speedo racing suit about 1.5 sizes smaller, my height is 5'9" weight 167 lbs. In terms of rest, I usually do take the day off prior to a race, but I don't tapper after every single one of them because sometimes meets are too close together, I do a lot of visualization too =D A suit 1.5 times smaller....OUCH!!!!! From the list of events listed how about focusing on 400/800 free, or the 200IM/200Br. This will help you focus more on a particular stroke and race strategy. Also get enough rest! Your current workout plan will eventually lead to burnout.
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