Does anyone else think this time of the year is the hardest to train? (holidays, middle of the season, cold, etc..) If so, what do you do that helps? I'm exhausted and having a hard time keeping my motivation up. Any suggestions?
Since I'm just recently (this past summer) getting back into this swimming thing and having only taken three years off since college I find that I'm more excited and it's easier for me to swim this time of year. Historically for me this time of year has meant getting into some serious heavy yardage with "Hell Week" coming during winter break. My biggest meet of the year was usually in February, March, or April and a huge emphasis was put on the winter season. That combined with being from New England means I don't feel like it's truly swimming weather unless any amounts of excess water on my body or in my swim bag immediately freezes upon leaving the pool area.
I actually find it harder to swim in the summer since most pools decent for swimming are indoors so I have to drag myself inside during the 2 months of the year where it's enjoyable to bike, walk, rollerblade, etc.
I wish I could help you out but I guess my point with this post was maybe knowing that others are hyper-motivated this time of year will help if you're a very competitive person.
Since I'm just recently (this past summer) getting back into this swimming thing and having only taken three years off since college I find that I'm more excited and it's easier for me to swim this time of year. Historically for me this time of year has meant getting into some serious heavy yardage with "Hell Week" coming during winter break. My biggest meet of the year was usually in February, March, or April and a huge emphasis was put on the winter season. That combined with being from New England means I don't feel like it's truly swimming weather unless any amounts of excess water on my body or in my swim bag immediately freezes upon leaving the pool area.
I actually find it harder to swim in the summer since most pools decent for swimming are indoors so I have to drag myself inside during the 2 months of the year where it's enjoyable to bike, walk, rollerblade, etc.
I wish I could help you out but I guess my point with this post was maybe knowing that others are hyper-motivated this time of year will help if you're a very competitive person.
