A few days ago I stopped doing a particular type of set in my workouts because I wasn't enjoying them. I have done that a couple of times before and several times I have changed sets or dropped out sets due to injuries/pain.That got me thinking about sustainability. I have been swimming Masters and competing for 43 years. About 25 years ago I set my goal to set World Records in the 3 Breaststrokes in the 100-104 age groups. To do that I must first live that long. That is certainly not something I can count on, and many things are out of my control. I can control what I eat, how much I sleep, what supplements I take and what risks I am willing to take. Then I must get to that age without any disabilities that preclude my swimming. That is a similar mix of things I can control and things I can't. Lastly I have to still want to swim and to compete. That is the purpose of this post. If you are in it for the long haul, your workouts must be sustainable both physically and mentally. Can you imagine doing the type of workouts you are doing for 60 or more years? Can you imagine enjoying them. If not,maybe you should be doing different workouts.
This is my 31st year of Masters and have found what works for me. I can do 3 hard pool workouts and 3 drylands/gym/weight workout per week all season and then I drop off mostly to enjoy the summer with easy bike riding. I need a physical and mental break from it all to regain my mind set for the next season. I have tried to go all year but, it does not work for me.
At age 71 , I need to dial back when I need to. I M H O
This is my 31st year of Masters and have found what works for me. I can do 3 hard pool workouts and 3 drylands/gym/weight workout per week all season and then I drop off mostly to enjoy the summer with easy bike riding. I need a physical and mental break from it all to regain my mind set for the next season. I have tried to go all year but, it does not work for me.
At age 71 , I need to dial back when I need to. I M H O
