So just wondered, have any of you trained with someone you seriously thought was doping?
I train with someone who about 3-4 weeks ago, was of similar speed to myself, if not a bit slower on some things. This person is training for what I think is called an Ultraman - and they put in serious distance in all three disciplines every week. So, this person is already quite buff, not an ounce of fat on him/her, and I could tell s/he was just dragging, from all the excessive training s/he's been doing, when suddenly out of no where s/he's like 10 seconds faster in 100 repeats. S/he is super motivated, I'll grant him/her that, but in my experience that kind of improvement doesn't happen overnight like it has here. Not only that but s/he is now able to go like 7000, and maintain his/her tempo/speed/energy level to the end, when s/he was going only about 2500 in an average workout before.
Thoughts?
Agreed, but is there a way I could be fairly certain (just for my own sanity) w/out asking them? Could be I'm just jealous. (Who me?)
Is this person somebody you usually talk with and are on friendly terms with at the pool? If so, perhaps you can say something like, "Wow, Jack/Jill, I am impressed with your speed improvements. Congratulations! What's your secret? Are there any diet or training recommendations you can make that can help me swim faster? If so, I would really appreciate some advice!"
Hey, if you do decide to go that route, DO TELL! You now have (and others reading this thread) curious! :bouncing:
Agreed, but is there a way I could be fairly certain (just for my own sanity) w/out asking them? Could be I'm just jealous. (Who me?)
Is this person somebody you usually talk with and are on friendly terms with at the pool? If so, perhaps you can say something like, "Wow, Jack/Jill, I am impressed with your speed improvements. Congratulations! What's your secret? Are there any diet or training recommendations you can make that can help me swim faster? If so, I would really appreciate some advice!"
Hey, if you do decide to go that route, DO TELL! You now have (and others reading this thread) curious! :bouncing:
