I've been swimming masters now for well over a decade and I've hit a bit of a lull. Last year I set my Go The Distance goal at 550 miles and missed it, so this year I revised it downward to 500 miles and as of today I'm 66 miles behind the pace I need to be at to hit that goal. I just don't have the desire to get to the pool as often, or stay in as long, as I usually do.
With that introduction my question really is: how do YOU train long term? Do you try to stay consistent or do you vary from year to year? Historically I've been very consistent, but I wonder if intentionally varying things is a better long term strategy.
Hey knelson - for me, cross-training helps. Taking a class or doing a new activity to stay active a couple times a week and limiting swimming to 2-3xweek sometimes makes me appreciate swimming more than when I'm going to the pool every day. Spinning classes are fun and a good work out. Could be good for you just to shake up your routine a little... Good luck :)
Hey knelson - for me, cross-training helps. Taking a class or doing a new activity to stay active a couple times a week and limiting swimming to 2-3xweek sometimes makes me appreciate swimming more than when I'm going to the pool every day. Spinning classes are fun and a good work out. Could be good for you just to shake up your routine a little... Good luck :)
