is it possible to get great times without competing or does speed come only from competition?
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i believe that if you want to get faster you need to compete. that doesn't necessarily mean you have to swim in meets. when i train a meet is the last thing on my mind, i don't think you should ever 'train' just for a meet . every time you practice you should compete with yourself. challenge yourself to do faster intervals, to try harder sets. push your limits and the speed will come with the effort. give it time though, don't expect overnight results.
i believe that if you want to get faster you need to compete. that doesn't necessarily mean you have to swim in meets. when i train a meet is the last thing on my mind, i don't think you should ever 'train' just for a meet . every time you practice you should compete with yourself. challenge yourself to do faster intervals, to try harder sets. push your limits and the speed will come with the effort. give it time though, don't expect overnight results.
