Does anyone else out there swim alone and not with a team? I have been doing this for about nine months now, and have used meets as the means of keeping me motivated. Now after Spring Nationals, I find that even trying to swim a mile three to five times a week tests my patience....I just get bored really quickly, and trips to the pool become less and less appealing.
I'd like to return to 2 mile workouts to be in shape for some of the events I'd like to tackle at state next month - mainly distances over 50 and 100. This weekend I tried some 200 meter events and tired out too early. Any suggestions on how I can become a stronger swimmer, beat the boredom, and become more motivated?
Thanks!
Katherine
Parents
Former Member
you need to work out what is best for you!~!!!have a look at some workouts posted here....the last one i tried was a real pleasure to swim..it envolved "ladder sets"where ..after warmup..you litterally swim the mile ..but in ladder sets..ie...1length..rest 2 lengths ..rest..3 lengths..rest etc... up to about 8 or so then in reverse...8 lengths rest..7 ...rest ..6 ...i think your catching it..then warm down...i think ive been on a high since i first tried this....these boffins that think these up deserve a real pat on the back!!!!!
you need to work out what is best for you!~!!!have a look at some workouts posted here....the last one i tried was a real pleasure to swim..it envolved "ladder sets"where ..after warmup..you litterally swim the mile ..but in ladder sets..ie...1length..rest 2 lengths ..rest..3 lengths..rest etc... up to about 8 or so then in reverse...8 lengths rest..7 ...rest ..6 ...i think your catching it..then warm down...i think ive been on a high since i first tried this....these boffins that think these up deserve a real pat on the back!!!!!
