I spent a good portion of my life training under a coach (a very wonderful coach). Now I'm kinda off on my own because at the moment I've got other priorities. I don't get a lot of training in, but I'm hoping to get in more. But right now I feel good not having some one tell me what to do, or stand over me shouting to go faster. Of course I think it would improve my speed and form and such, but right now is just not the time.
If I did decide to get a coach, I think I'd actually go back to my old coach, because I think he's pretty amazing and I like his attitude. For now I've been told I'm allowed to leech off his workouts (join the team's workouts but in another lane) since I just don't have the time to devote to being on the team. It's a USA team, not masters, so he's got an attendence requirement.
Anybody else training on their own? And if you do, do you still go to competitions? I'd definately be comfortable going to competitions without a coach, and unnattached.
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I'm a self coached swimmer. I still compete and I love it. I'm starting to feel like I need a coach though. I find it hard to push myself without someone yelling at me. I tend to make excuses. One of the hardest things I find is motivation. Sometimes it's hard to go to the pool by yourself and swim all those lonely laps. Best of Luck going it on your own! I like using these boards, they help keep me motivated when I can't get going.
~Kyra
I'm a self coached swimmer. I still compete and I love it. I'm starting to feel like I need a coach though. I find it hard to push myself without someone yelling at me. I tend to make excuses. One of the hardest things I find is motivation. Sometimes it's hard to go to the pool by yourself and swim all those lonely laps. Best of Luck going it on your own! I like using these boards, they help keep me motivated when I can't get going.
~Kyra
