and I wanted to ask a few questions.
I got into this in September (yep, three months ago) because I was interested in losing weight as well as learning a bit of what my son (who is on a club team) goes through. I've always loved swimming. I honestly had no intention of competing and I still feel kind of... unsure about it. I'm not the fastest, I certainly don't have a ton of endurance.
So, I guess I'm asking, if you started late (and judging from what I've read here, I am) when do you break through? During practice, quite often, I feel as though if I'm asked to swim another lap, I might go crazy. And I feel like I don't belong there. There are other people on the team that I just :notworthy: to because they rock.
I've been telling myself that even if I feel like I can't go another yard, push myself to keep going. But the other part of me just says, heck no! I don't have to do anything I don't want to do. It's like the good angel, bad angel. Although, the good angel is winning lately.
Suggestions to get past that mental block I seem to have? It would be appreciated. Thanks for reading.
Lisa
Parents
Former Member
I totally understand the part about wanting to go crazy if you even think about swimming one more lap. For me swimming is amazing, and the general feeling I get (i think its a lot like running).... while you're doing it you're wondering why, and what you were thinking.... but once you accomplish that goal (be it distance, time, etc....) it's amazing how much you forget about how difficult it was to get there. I agree with some of the above posts- enter a competition and dont worry about anything. If you're going to think about time, just think about beating (or setting) a best time for yourself. I've been in lots of races where I've had the best swim of my life and still came in last.... so it can still be ultra-rewarding! have fun!!
I totally understand the part about wanting to go crazy if you even think about swimming one more lap. For me swimming is amazing, and the general feeling I get (i think its a lot like running).... while you're doing it you're wondering why, and what you were thinking.... but once you accomplish that goal (be it distance, time, etc....) it's amazing how much you forget about how difficult it was to get there. I agree with some of the above posts- enter a competition and dont worry about anything. If you're going to think about time, just think about beating (or setting) a best time for yourself. I've been in lots of races where I've had the best swim of my life and still came in last.... so it can still be ultra-rewarding! have fun!!
