I hate people who skip parts of the workouts. We have swimmers who are bull****ing their workout. and meanwhile Me and a couple of other dedicated swimmers on the team are actually working as hard as we can. and then the people who are skipping workouts, are telling ME that I am doing something wrong. they are beginners, and I have been swimming for 7 yrs. sorry about my tantrum, but I had to tell somebody. what are some of your thoughts on this? thanks!
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Originally posted by JC_FLY
I love to push myself, I want to see what i'm capable, and if I get beat, I'll know I have done the best I could. as for the coach, he could care less.
Testing your own limits is very good.
Couple things to keep in mins while testing your limits.... you want to make sure you stay in one piece and uninjured. I was reading just recently, most athletes who reached elite levels have managed to seriously train (on average) 5 years without injuries. (Not 5 years total, but have a 5 year stretch without injuries.)
There's always time to push little bit more, and time to let it go. You never learn where that line is, unless you push. You can push, and be smart about it at the same time!
You can also turn this into an opportunity to practice something else... Not letting what other people think and say get you down too much, as long as you are confident that you are doing what is right for you. (And you sound like you are confident in that). Who knows what other peoples motivations, goals and thoughts are. Let it in one ear and out the other, and remember that those particular individuals are not ones who can give you kudos encouragement or validation for your efforts. But that doesn't mean you're not doing something right. It just means they don't see it, or don't see it the same way you see it.
The first time you realize they are "that way" it's understandable that you are a bit aggrivated, or perhaps disappointed. I mean, with them being on the team, who knew that would be the attitude you'd encounter... It's a bummer!
After that, you kind of know what to expect from them. Either find other, positive ways to interact with them, or limit the interaction. That's about all you can do.
As for the coach who could care less... If that is really the case, that is unfortunate.
I have a sneaky suspicion that maybe isn't entirely the case. Maybe you and the Coach haven't found a good way to tackle that particular topic.
Hey, another opportunity to practice something new... communicating with your coach...
:D
I know, I know, I'm full of it today... advice I mean. ;)
Originally posted by JC_FLY
I love to push myself, I want to see what i'm capable, and if I get beat, I'll know I have done the best I could. as for the coach, he could care less.
Testing your own limits is very good.
Couple things to keep in mins while testing your limits.... you want to make sure you stay in one piece and uninjured. I was reading just recently, most athletes who reached elite levels have managed to seriously train (on average) 5 years without injuries. (Not 5 years total, but have a 5 year stretch without injuries.)
There's always time to push little bit more, and time to let it go. You never learn where that line is, unless you push. You can push, and be smart about it at the same time!
You can also turn this into an opportunity to practice something else... Not letting what other people think and say get you down too much, as long as you are confident that you are doing what is right for you. (And you sound like you are confident in that). Who knows what other peoples motivations, goals and thoughts are. Let it in one ear and out the other, and remember that those particular individuals are not ones who can give you kudos encouragement or validation for your efforts. But that doesn't mean you're not doing something right. It just means they don't see it, or don't see it the same way you see it.
The first time you realize they are "that way" it's understandable that you are a bit aggrivated, or perhaps disappointed. I mean, with them being on the team, who knew that would be the attitude you'd encounter... It's a bummer!
After that, you kind of know what to expect from them. Either find other, positive ways to interact with them, or limit the interaction. That's about all you can do.
As for the coach who could care less... If that is really the case, that is unfortunate.
I have a sneaky suspicion that maybe isn't entirely the case. Maybe you and the Coach haven't found a good way to tackle that particular topic.
Hey, another opportunity to practice something new... communicating with your coach...
:D
I know, I know, I'm full of it today... advice I mean. ;)
