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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Hi Allen!
Um, me too! The second the psych sheets are out I start plotting. In advance of the race, I want to know where the competition is and whether there's a chance to smoke them. Reasoning that knowing what it will take to win helps me prepare. But, on race day, I need to close my mind to all the other stuff and just focus on the plan. Unfortunately, I've never been the type of swimmer who can look at the heat sheets and say, "It's gonna take a 26.5 to win." Then, hop in and swim a 26.5.
Hi Allen!
Um, me too! The second the psych sheets are out I start plotting. In advance of the race, I want to know where the competition is and whether there's a chance to smoke them. Reasoning that knowing what it will take to win helps me prepare. But, on race day, I need to close my mind to all the other stuff and just focus on the plan. Unfortunately, I've never been the type of swimmer who can look at the heat sheets and say, "It's gonna take a 26.5 to win." Then, hop in and swim a 26.5.
