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 have never competed in a swim meet, so cannot be of much help in that realm. But the fitness and health benefits are strong for me, and sticking with it when one more lap seems impossible does wonders! I am NEVER sorry I have gotten up early and dragged myself for a swim, but often sorry when I have skipped a swim.
Near the end of a swim, when I am thinking I can't do another lap -- I think about how I will feel later -- after my workout. I'm already in the pool -- wet and all -- and another lap or three is right there at my finger tips. Afterwards I will be a bit remorse if I skip those laps, and joyful if I don't!! I will think gosh, I could have done xxx number of yards/meters if I had only done xx more laps. Just a few mind games I play.
And recently (this month) using the new "Go the Distance" fitness swim posted on this site is proving to be a major motivator for me -- ALMOST like having a workout partner to meet! My :2cents:
Nancy
I have never competed in a swim meet, so cannot be of much help in that realm. But the fitness and health benefits are strong for me, and sticking with it when one more lap seems impossible does wonders! I am NEVER sorry I have gotten up early and dragged myself for a swim, but often sorry when I have skipped a swim.
Near the end of a swim, when I am thinking I can't do another lap -- I think about how I will feel later -- after my workout. I'm already in the pool -- wet and all -- and another lap or three is right there at my finger tips. Afterwards I will be a bit remorse if I skip those laps, and joyful if I don't!! I will think gosh, I could have done xxx number of yards/meters if I had only done xx more laps. Just a few mind games I play.
And recently (this month) using the new "Go the Distance" fitness swim posted on this site is proving to be a major motivator for me -- ALMOST like having a workout partner to meet! My :2cents:
Nancy
