Hi,
I know that this is going to sound kind of weird, but here goes.I currently swim/train on my own.I swim 4 times a week doing 2000/2500 metres a session.However, I have noticed that although I have introduced drills into my training programme,I feel that I am not really progressing as much as I should with the amount of training that I am doing.I am very seriously considering joining my local Masters club at Beckenham,in the UK.My question is this.What kind of drills would a Masters club do?Would they help me work on my stroke length?Would I be able to see a significant improvement in my swimming to make the committment worthwhile?Also I am scared that I will not be as good a swimmer as most of the others and that I will lag behind and look stupid.How do I overcome all of these negative emotions going through my head?
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Mark,
It's so easy to let negativity overtake thought processes. When you think about fear, it really is the one thing in life that holds people back--from taking risks, from accomplishing simple tasks, to taking the first steps towards lifelong dreams. Ask yourself--would I be happier staying in the same realm, safe, where I know I won't fail? Or, would it be better to reach out, try something new, and have discovery along the way? It seems that if you stay in the same realm, unhappiness is really going to set in, as you would like to go to the next level in swimming. So, satisfy your instincts to "reach out", and go to the next level...go to a swim practice and check it out. You might really be surprised, and feel encouraged to jump in the pool right then and there. Having faith is the key.
As for me--I'm going to compete in a meet this July--after only being back into swimming for 6 weeks after a 10 year leave! I told my husband that I might come in last. He said "who cares!" The main thing is to have a good time, learn along the way, and to get off the sidelines. And that's right, as one could very easily watch life, rather than participate in it ;)
Good luck,
Jerrycat
Mark,
It's so easy to let negativity overtake thought processes. When you think about fear, it really is the one thing in life that holds people back--from taking risks, from accomplishing simple tasks, to taking the first steps towards lifelong dreams. Ask yourself--would I be happier staying in the same realm, safe, where I know I won't fail? Or, would it be better to reach out, try something new, and have discovery along the way? It seems that if you stay in the same realm, unhappiness is really going to set in, as you would like to go to the next level in swimming. So, satisfy your instincts to "reach out", and go to the next level...go to a swim practice and check it out. You might really be surprised, and feel encouraged to jump in the pool right then and there. Having faith is the key.
As for me--I'm going to compete in a meet this July--after only being back into swimming for 6 weeks after a 10 year leave! I told my husband that I might come in last. He said "who cares!" The main thing is to have a good time, learn along the way, and to get off the sidelines. And that's right, as one could very easily watch life, rather than participate in it ;)
Good luck,
Jerrycat
