I haven't been in the pool in over a week. My dog had some serious surgery. The experience sapped my energy, and I just lost interest in doing any exercise, including swimming. I've been too tired to do much of anything but sit in front of the tV and catch up with Orange is the New Black and Longmire. I've only been swimming six months, and on top of the doggy issue, am discouraged with my lack of progress i.e., being the slowest one in the lane. Is it possible this is just newbie burnout, and I'll get my swimming mojo back? When I swim I'm careful to eat clean, but of course the bad stuff has worked its way back into my diet.
I'd like to know whether any of you go through swimming burnout, or if you did at the beginning when you were just really learning the sport (if you can remember that far back LOL), and how you push through the stressful times that threaten to sideline you and halt any progress you're making.
Denise - many of our swimmers are recovering from surgery at some point during the season. Maybe you can just do warm up with the team if it's too crowded to share a lane with others that might not be able to do a full workout. Talk with the coach about your concerns. Yes, if you want to build up distance on your own, go ahead, but as you hear from us on teams , it is helpful to have teammates to talk to & help with your swims. good luck. Let us know how it goes. OZ
Denise - many of our swimmers are recovering from surgery at some point during the season. Maybe you can just do warm up with the team if it's too crowded to share a lane with others that might not be able to do a full workout. Talk with the coach about your concerns. Yes, if you want to build up distance on your own, go ahead, but as you hear from us on teams , it is helpful to have teammates to talk to & help with your swims. good luck. Let us know how it goes. OZ
