Well,
I seemed to have stumbled in swimming faster.
A year later, I have not been able to lower my time in the 100 free. I went 63, about a second slower.
I lowered the 200 free from 2:32 to 2:29 and I lowered the 500 free from 7:40 to 7:09.
I improved my endurance but not speed. I got some good feedback on my catch, so I have something to work on.
Overall I am not too happy for almost a years worth of work, but I will forge on.
One last thing. The effort you are putting forth is a large part of the reward. It isn't -- or shouldn't be -- (just) about the end times. You swim a season, get some times and if they aren't exactly what you want, what have you got to show for it? A season's worth of clean living and striving toward your goals. That's worth a few of these :drink: and should be a source of pride.
I have to 2nd Chris here. While swimming faster, better, stronger, etc.. seems to be the primary goal, really isn't it about investing in ourselves? 1 less pound of fat, 1 less beat per minute of our hearts are (hopefully) investments we make in a longer, healthier life. Obsession (and I'm a sufferer too) over times should be secondary to investing in a healthier future. This was clearly shown this past weekend by a wonderful 95 year young woman who swam so VERY respecable times for someone 30 years younger.
One last thing. The effort you are putting forth is a large part of the reward. It isn't -- or shouldn't be -- (just) about the end times. You swim a season, get some times and if they aren't exactly what you want, what have you got to show for it? A season's worth of clean living and striving toward your goals. That's worth a few of these :drink: and should be a source of pride.
I have to 2nd Chris here. While swimming faster, better, stronger, etc.. seems to be the primary goal, really isn't it about investing in ourselves? 1 less pound of fat, 1 less beat per minute of our hearts are (hopefully) investments we make in a longer, healthier life. Obsession (and I'm a sufferer too) over times should be secondary to investing in a healthier future. This was clearly shown this past weekend by a wonderful 95 year young woman who swam so VERY respecable times for someone 30 years younger.
