I just started swimming at the gym due to back issues (about a year now). When I started I could only do about five laps w/o stopping. I've now progressed to 20 laps every day w/o stopping. My issue, I cannot motivate myself to go further. I did 50 laps once, I know it is possible now. However, I cannot seem to push myself to do it every day. I think I simply get bored going back and forth in the pool. I'd like to do open water, perhaps 3-5 miles yet without practice of longer than 20 laps I simply don't feel I"ll be ready. I wonder if any of you have a way to continue going back and forth without something to motivate? I am hoping when the water warms in the local bodies of water I'll be able to push farther but as much of the year is cold here in VT I'd like your input.
Maybe it would help if you shift your motivation for being in the pool from swimming due to a back issue to swimming to be the best swimmer you can be. There are so many individual bits to think about to have a decent stroke, a good kick, be streamlined, etc. Maybe if you focus on one or two things that you're trying to improve with each lap, you'll be so busy you won't get bored.
Maybe it would help if you shift your motivation for being in the pool from swimming due to a back issue to swimming to be the best swimmer you can be. There are so many individual bits to think about to have a decent stroke, a good kick, be streamlined, etc. Maybe if you focus on one or two things that you're trying to improve with each lap, you'll be so busy you won't get bored.
