Hello All,
It's been awhile since I've been at the forums; about 4 months actually! AND... about that long since i've swum regularly as well!
This, for the last few years, has been my pattern. I will get into a groove and get into decent shape, then something will happen, i.e. I'll get sick, go on vacation, have a really busy week or two and not be able to go workout, holidays, etc.. and I'll lose it completely for about 2-4 months.. then it starts all over again.
Regardless, I ALWAYS find the pool calling my name after awhile until I absolutely have to get in it again, then of course remember how good it feels to be swimming..
My question is if anyone else has had similar issues with working out regularly, and what they have done, if anything, to overcome this?
Any hints or tricks to help get myself over the little hump and back into the pool quickly before I backslide would be GREATLY appreciated. (I am currently working on self discipline), and any hints on that would be great as well! ;)
Jeanette.
I enjoy swimming more at a coached workout than when I have to swim on my own. I also do some cross training. I find riding my bike on weekends and doing a run once or twice a week instead of swimming has helped me. In the summers I usually do BRAG (Bike Ride Across Georgia) and go hiking for two weeks in the Rockies or Alps. I usually find a pool and get in a couple of swims on my trips. In the winter I take a week long ski trip.
Because I am a teacher, I am on my feet most of the day.
Swimming is the only sport where I do not have to stand up!
I have been competing in Masters for over 26 years and in the middle of my age group. I find I need a break from competition periodically.
I enjoy swimming more at a coached workout than when I have to swim on my own. I also do some cross training. I find riding my bike on weekends and doing a run once or twice a week instead of swimming has helped me. In the summers I usually do BRAG (Bike Ride Across Georgia) and go hiking for two weeks in the Rockies or Alps. I usually find a pool and get in a couple of swims on my trips. In the winter I take a week long ski trip.
Because I am a teacher, I am on my feet most of the day.
Swimming is the only sport where I do not have to stand up!
I have been competing in Masters for over 26 years and in the middle of my age group. I find I need a break from competition periodically.
