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.
This is a very good thread. For me, I like to race myself. In many meets you never know what ages are in your heat. I have the tendency to race my heat as opposed to my race which can have disastrous results. However, if you have someone next to you who is pulling you along and you are racing your race, it can be beneficial.
The exception to this rule of mine is when gull is next to me. Then it's toss out the plan and just try to win.
This is a very good thread. For me, I like to race myself. In many meets you never know what ages are in your heat. I have the tendency to race my heat as opposed to my race which can have disastrous results. However, if you have someone next to you who is pulling you along and you are racing your race, it can be beneficial.
The exception to this rule of mine is when gull is next to me. Then it's toss out the plan and just try to win.
