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.
On longer races I'll sneak a peek at the competition but, usually I don't look around too much. You really shouldn't on a 50 or a 100 because it will slow you down. I try to swim my own race. You can only control what you do....not what your competion does! I'm usually swimming as hard as I can anyway!
On longer races I'll sneak a peek at the competition but, usually I don't look around too much. You really shouldn't on a 50 or a 100 because it will slow you down. I try to swim my own race. You can only control what you do....not what your competion does! I'm usually swimming as hard as I can anyway!
