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 want to have the philosophy of "swim your own Race".I want to have the philosophy of"the only one I'm racing is myself".I want to have the philosophy of"you can only control what you do,you can't control who shows up or how fast they are."I REALLY do,but as soon as the psych sheets are out I start worrying,plotting,and/or cursing.I don't want to be that way,I just am.:dunno:
"Hi my name is Allen and I'm addicted to competition.":doh:
I want to have the philosophy of "swim your own Race".I want to have the philosophy of"the only one I'm racing is myself".I want to have the philosophy of"you can only control what you do,you can't control who shows up or how fast they are."I REALLY do,but as soon as the psych sheets are out I start worrying,plotting,and/or cursing.I don't want to be that way,I just am.:dunno:
"Hi my name is Allen and I'm addicted to competition.":doh:
