Need inspiration!!

RE: Need inspiration!!

Former Member — Fri, 27 Jun 2003 16:06:43 GMT

UPDATE!! I want to thank everyone who posted here. I went tonight to the practice, and I had so much fun. I felt like I was home again. I feel like I am on a team again. I can't get over how much fun I had. I should have done this a long time ago. Thanks again!! Take care, Beckie

RE: Need inspiration!!

Former Member — Wed, 25 Jun 2003 15:36:49 GMT

Thank you to everyone for your advice. I am going to go down to the place where they practice tomorrow and check it out. Thanks for everything!! Beckie

RE: Need inspiration!!

Former Member — Wed, 25 Jun 2003 14:14:59 GMT

Beckie, I sat out of swimming for 10 years, though swam on my own every so often. I also found it hard to stay motivated just swimming on my own. If you are indeed visualizing meets in your head, then once you go to your first Masters meet I promise you will have all the motivation you need, before and after the 30 pounds are gone. You will think you are 12 again, and it is totally addictive.

RE: Need inspiration!!

Former Member — Wed, 25 Jun 2003 13:49:39 GMT

I think it depends on who you are whether or not swimming on a team will keep you motivated. I see lots of great things about swimming on a team, but I swim by myself. I get lots of internal satisfaction from putting in the yardage of a tough workout, and that keeps me motivated. These days I feel very non-competetive, and the solitude of swimming laps is relaxing. I have also learned that you should set concrete, specfic goals and when you meet them, find a new set. For example: This year I came back to swimming after a long hiatus, and told myself I wanted to swim five miles per week by the end of the year. I met that by the end of May, so now I'm going for seven. If I meet that, I'll set a goal of swimming a mile backwards or something. But that's really helped, and there's nothing like the satisfaction of having met a goal you set for yourself. As I said, I think that question is very subjective. But judging from your earlier posts, it sounds like swimming on a team would suit you perfectly. Have fun! Sparky

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Former Member — Wed, 25 Jun 2003 11:51:16 GMT

just join! i used to get bored very easily with training on my own- i certainly don't think that i'll get bored with swimming with a team- my coach is more than happy to make sure that i'mworking my butt off! it is good to have a challenge and the people are pretty cool too! good luck!

RE: Need inspiration!!

Former Member — Wed, 25 Jun 2003 09:43:24 GMT

Thank you so much!! That is exactly what I needed to hear. If anyone else would like to offer some encouraging thoughts/advice please do so. I need all the help I can get. Thank you Take care, Beckie

RE: Need inspiration!!

Former Member — Wed, 25 Jun 2003 07:48:19 GMT

Beckie - YES, it is easier to stay motivated on a team. Building relationships with like minded people is probably the best reason for joining masters and swimming. What are you waiting for? Go try a practice and get started. Good luck, Michael

RE: Need inspiration!!

Jim Clemmons — Wed, 25 Jun 2003 07:32:55 GMT

I think that to be motivated we all need goals. Your goal of losing 30 lbs will probably help you to a point and then you'll need to consider other goals to remain motivated. The 30 lbs will give you a little time to ponder your "next level", so to speak. And those folks in Las Vegas/Henderson are a good group to train with. I'm sure they'll give you lots of support. Good luck.