I'm been swimming since I was 19. I've competed in local, regional, and national masters meets since 1989. This past season I've noticed that I've really lost my desire to swim. Part of this may have been caused by not being able to afford the trip to Nationals this year in Hawaii. And last year I experienced much of these same feelings and my performance at Nationals (Santa Clara) was horrendous. Any suggestions on how I can get excited again?
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Michael : I believe it all has to do with having goals and long- term objectives. I notice that my own interest wanes about the middle of the age-group, when I no longer am the "top dog". So I have taken on a new goal: to be as fast as I was last year. This gets me through those middle years and the next thing you know, here comes a new age-group with all that entails. Perhaps you are looking for something other than fitness and competition. Search your thoughts and discover why you do this to begin with. Then make some targets to shoot for: different strokes, open water etc.,etc. My heart pains to see someone lose interest when there are so many benefits............. Bert
Michael : I believe it all has to do with having goals and long- term objectives. I notice that my own interest wanes about the middle of the age-group, when I no longer am the "top dog". So I have taken on a new goal: to be as fast as I was last year. This gets me through those middle years and the next thing you know, here comes a new age-group with all that entails. Perhaps you are looking for something other than fitness and competition. Search your thoughts and discover why you do this to begin with. Then make some targets to shoot for: different strokes, open water etc.,etc. My heart pains to see someone lose interest when there are so many benefits............. Bert
