I was talking to an old high school classmate of mine who was on the swim team. He said that the coach liked to work the team so hard during practice that somebody would end up puking. This story is probably hyperbole, but I wonder -- what is the physiological mechanism that results in nausea, light-headedness and cold sweats when one over-exerts oneself in this way??
Matt, You are so right. Swimming needs to be fun if you want to prevent burnout. Working out to the point of feeling like you are going to get sick is not enjoyable! My problem is I am so sporadic in my workouts, sometimes only able to workout 2 days a week and other weeks I'm able to go 6 days. I tend to workout to the "puke" point after a 2 workout week when I feel like I have to make up for lost time. I don't do it intentionally. I think it is just being a little too intense sometimes! I think being a sprinter predisposes me to do this! I don't know how to pace myself. I'm learning the hard way.
Matt, You are so right. Swimming needs to be fun if you want to prevent burnout. Working out to the point of feeling like you are going to get sick is not enjoyable! My problem is I am so sporadic in my workouts, sometimes only able to workout 2 days a week and other weeks I'm able to go 6 days. I tend to workout to the "puke" point after a 2 workout week when I feel like I have to make up for lost time. I don't do it intentionally. I think it is just being a little too intense sometimes! I think being a sprinter predisposes me to do this! I don't know how to pace myself. I'm learning the hard way.
