I'm back with another question. I'm trying to decide whether to swim with our swim club or by myself. Here's the pros and cons:
With the group:
-Social interaction
-I tend to work harder with other people to push me
-Better times (probably), but no flexibility
-Get my own lane 95% of the time
-I'm the slow one in the group
-Workouts are not part of a bigger season plan
-No sprint work (a 'sprint set' means 4x25 on :30)
-No technique work
Alone:
-I can plan the workouts
-Time is more flexible, but the pool has really weird hours
-I won't be the slow one holding up everyone else's workout
-May have to share a lane sometimes
-No social interaction
Any comments?
Why don't you ask if you can plan the workout a couple of times a week? Talk to your teammates about doing more technique work. Maybe you could get your teammates to pitch in and hire a coach to come in once or twice a week just to make sure your techniques are up to par.
I find I work harder and enjoy my workouts much more when I swim with others. We support, encourage and motivate each other. If you try these things and don't get any response from any of your teammates, then I would try it alone.
Why don't you ask if you can plan the workout a couple of times a week? Talk to your teammates about doing more technique work. Maybe you could get your teammates to pitch in and hire a coach to come in once or twice a week just to make sure your techniques are up to par.
I find I work harder and enjoy my workouts much more when I swim with others. We support, encourage and motivate each other. If you try these things and don't get any response from any of your teammates, then I would try it alone.
