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.
I LOVE having some competition right next to me (or in my sights on a flip turn). While I don't let anyone else distract my own particular race plan, I like knowing where I am and always have my best races with close competition.
I LOVE having some competition right next to me (or in my sights on a flip turn). While I don't let anyone else distract my own particular race plan, I like knowing where I am and always have my best races with close competition.
