What keeps YOU motivated to swim?

RE: What keeps YOU motivated to swim?

Former Member — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:30:36 GMT

what keeps me motivated... the nice long hot shower right when i get out from the pool. Though sometimes if im tired or sore.. this does not yeild a long workout...

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Former Member — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:24:43 GMT

P.S. Im new to this site...I was wondering whether anyone could tell me how to post a new thread. thanks. At the top of the page, click on "General Swimming-Related Discussions" At the top of that page you'll see a button in the upper-left-hand corner titled "New Thread" Anna Lea

RE: What keeps YOU motivated to swim?

Former Member — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:14:52 GMT

It's all about setting a goal. When I was five years old, my goal was to beat a kid named Clay. He was faster, more popular, and funnier than me. Everyone like him, as nobody liked me. He had T16 times and AAAA's when he was 10. But when I started to work my ass off, doing 100 pushups a night, I got stronger when i was 13. I finally beat him. Everyone was stunned by the fact that I beat "the great clay". I wasn't suprised, however. I knew that since i worked hard and had a good attitude everyday to swim practice, I would eventually become extremely fast and would eventually beat clay. In conclusion, using a person is a good way to motivate yourself. It has definitely helped me and I hope it will help you. Good luck P.S. Im new to this site...I was wondering whether anyone could tell me how to post a new thread. thanks.

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MAC swimmer — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:50:12 GMT

I played soccer and lacrosse in high school and college. Then I raced bicycles for 5 years in Seattle. I raced track, road and cyclocross. Then I had three kids so I can't train 12 hours a week anymore. Back in high school, I would see the swimmers come in to the cafeteria after morning workout and eat breakfast--huge breakfasts. I knew, I just knew that no matter how hard the field sports were--the running, the sprints, etc, it was nothing compared to what the swimmers went through. To me, the swimmers were super human guys who ate pain and didn't care about the cold. I thought I knew what a tough workout was until I started masters swimming. I was wrong. Being a part of this group is very motivating.

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johnhughes — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:37:10 GMT

I like how swimming doesn't hurt my knees, back, and right ankle like running... and as my old age group coach Sam Jones said to me after he came back to SCY nationals after hip replacements: "John, you quit, you die!" Thanks, Sam! :bump:

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Former Member — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:34:06 GMT

I have a sedentary day job so if I don't stay in an exercise routine I could wind up weighing 215 pounds again like I did in May (I'm 187 now). I never seemed to have time until one day I decided enough was enough and made fitness a priority in my life. I don't miss lugging those 28 pounds of fat around with me everywhere.

RE: What keeps YOU motivated to swim?

Former Member — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:38:37 GMT

Thinking about trying to learn the fly........at age 47. Sounds hard. I'm in! Regards Spudfin Right there with you! - Babs Heck yeah! Even a 25 of well executed Fly is a thing to be proud of.

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Former Member — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:30:39 GMT

Swan Thinking about trying to learn the fly........at age 47. Sounds hard. I'm in! Regards Spudfin Right there with you! - Babs

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Former Member — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:15:19 GMT

It gives me a feeling of physical well-being and it doesn't get old. There are always old things to work on, new things to try and the occasional meet to see progress (or not). Besides, all the cool people swim. :banana:

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Former Member — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:03:00 GMT

I just recently quit smoking so it helps me from going back to that. I am also happy with the way I look after only 2 months of swimming. I plan on competing in a meet soon to see how my times compare with when I was in high school. I was actually going to compete this upcoming weekend but somethings came up so I am going to shoot for the next one.

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poolraat — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:49:06 GMT

.... No competitions........yet. Thinking about trying to learn the fly........at age 47. Sounds hard. I'm in! Regards Spudfin Hey Spud the competitive bug will bite you then watch out. I started swimming as a 48 year old with no prior competitive swimming background, swam my first meet ever at 49. I started to learn fly at 51 (still learning but it's getting better) and now swim all strokes in workouts and meets. It's a blast!! :banana::banana:

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Former Member — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:51:39 GMT

... staying out of a wheelchair for as long as possible (discreetly) oggling the the hot swimmer babes :blush: the studmuffin body i get from it :D ... and the subsequent attention from the ladies :rolleyes: ...... though, unfortunately, not enough from the hot swimmer babes :eek: it helps me keep my wig on straight ;) ...

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art_z — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:25:21 GMT

I swim because if I stop, it's too hard to get back in shape. Hopper www.swimvacation.com +1000

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Muppet — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:10:37 GMT

How do I stay motivated to swim hours a day, every day, year after year? some non-competitive motivations for me: pretty women wearing form-fitting clothing losing weight/staying in shape/being healthy being able to eat almost whatever i want seeing friends i do like to compete too, so meets like Zones or Nationals, OW swims and Tri's motivate me too.

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indyswimbag — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:14:50 GMT

The hope that ONE day before I die trying I might actually break 22min in the 1650!

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Former Member — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:31:39 GMT

I promised Patty, Joanne, Jody and Gerry I'd be there......if I don't show, they all call to see if I'm all right!

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Former Member — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 06:28:40 GMT

I'm new to swimming. I started when I got hurt and couldn't run. My swimming progressed to Triathlons, but I only swam enough to survive the swim. After my tour in Afghanistan, I realized how absolutely fortunate we are the live in a free society that allows such public activities. So I decided to learn to swim and see where it takes me. I had no problems being motivated when I had a live coach and a team to training with. Now, I swim alone (Gym pool but empty except for me) and would love to have someone even just to swim next to. I keep hoping that someone will join in but usually no. So for now I believe I will swim in my first ever meet in mid December and that has me too scared not to go swim. That will let me take some time off for the holidays and then get ready for the new season. I currently only swim 3 strokes, but have started working on the basics of Fly and hope to learn it soon. Swimming is so technical that there is always something to learn/work on.

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Former Member — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:28:04 GMT

Because I have to I have been off for one week with a bad cold and swimmers ear. I am cranky and getting the muffin top back already :thhbbb:. Swimming makes me happy and slimmer . IT is all good. I get to go swimming tomorrow I am soooooooooooo excited.

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Former Member — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 15:50:35 GMT

Similar case here; decided to turn necessity into something I could look forward to and enjoy the achievements of. For chlorine, I use good-quality shower gels or bath oils, sometimes enjoying the eau de chlorine first as a reminder of the time in the pool. VB[/quote that first wiff of chlorine in the morning is all i need sometimes to haul my butt to the pool....

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Former Member — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:13:28 GMT

Well, swimming all my life, its one of the few exercise activities I actually enjoy doing.....even if I am clomping back and forth between pool ends. The visible weight loss and increased ability to do physical activities out of the pool that would make a regular person need to rest is definitely another point in swimmings corner. Oh yeah....and the smell of that sweet sweet chlorine :D.

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Former Member — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:53:55 GMT

I swear, I could do without the permanent stink of chlorine in my skin though...... any ideas on how to get rid of that? Well, I use UltraSwim Shampoo as a body wash and it gets most of the smell out. Swan

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Donna — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:30:03 GMT

Time drops like I just had this weekend. 1:13.41 seconds off the 1500 SCM, 38.17 seconds off the 400 IM, 22.19 seconds off the 400 Fr, and alot of other time drops too.:bouncing:

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ViveBene — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 07:45:57 GMT

It's either swimming 5 days a week, or a return to the severe back pain I had ... I could do without the permanent stink of chlorine in my skin though.... Similar case here; decided to turn necessity into something I could look forward to and enjoy the achievements of. For chlorine, I use good-quality shower gels or bath oils, sometimes enjoying the eau de chlorine first as a reminder of the time in the pool. VB

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rtodd — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 03:16:21 GMT

Nothing after my performance today.

RE: What keeps YOU motivated to swim?

Former Member — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 16:54:05 GMT

What motivates you to keep swimming? Swan That one day I will be reunited with my abdominal muscles...I just need to quit chocolate, pie and ice cream!