The thread on how long a meet lasts/seed times got me thinking. Do forumites like a fiercely competitive race or heat or do we swim our own races largely ignoring those in other lanes (especially since seed times may not be accurate)?
For myself, I enjoy a good race or a grudge match, particularly against someone I know. :lolup: But I can also swim my own race, ignore others and focus on my own times. At SCY zones last May, I was so intent on my 50 free, I didn't even notice that the adjacent lane was empty until I watched the race on video with Mr. Fort. I was perfectly oblivious. At my last meet, in my 50 fly grudge race against Muppet, some guy in my heat beat me by .2, but I couldn't have cared less. I was happy with my time.
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I race myself because that's the only chance I'll ever have of winning.
I wouldn't want to race myself. I'm crazy.
I love a good race. Preferably against women (as I have a better chance of winning). Although, I'm learning to race the men and not hate it. If I get creamed by either party, I try and get creamed less the next time around. :banana: Less creamage can still be a victory.
I race myself because that's the only chance I'll ever have of winning.
I wouldn't want to race myself. I'm crazy.
I love a good race. Preferably against women (as I have a better chance of winning). Although, I'm learning to race the men and not hate it. If I get creamed by either party, I try and get creamed less the next time around. :banana: Less creamage can still be a victory.
