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
Thanks everyone for all your helpful comments. I actually got back in the pool yesterday after avoiding it for a few days, and your suggestions helped motivate me! :) I think I also might try adding some more dryland to my workouts, maybe a little time away from the pool will help my semi-burn-out.
I will, however, second another poster by saying the one good thing about going it alone is the lane space! I almost always have my own lane, only rarely do I share with one other person. No circle-swimming, yay! And no hitting arms in butterfly. Ouch!
Thanks everyone for all your helpful comments. I actually got back in the pool yesterday after avoiding it for a few days, and your suggestions helped motivate me! :) I think I also might try adding some more dryland to my workouts, maybe a little time away from the pool will help my semi-burn-out.
I will, however, second another poster by saying the one good thing about going it alone is the lane space! I almost always have my own lane, only rarely do I share with one other person. No circle-swimming, yay! And no hitting arms in butterfly. Ouch!
