Since joining an new group, I have run into an old problem. What to do when the coach has a workout designed that is something that it outside your swimming goals?
We are focused on Backstroke this week. Since it is highly unlikely that I will ever compete in Satan's stroke in an individual event other than surviving 25 to 50 yards/meters on a 200 IM, but I intend to compete in *** stroke, is it wrong to opt out and swim breastroke?
I opted out and swam breaststroke, working drills where drills were written, kicking where kicking was planned, and hammering the sprints when it was time to sprint.
Since I have aged up four brackets and will now compete in the 50-54 bracket, there are probably a finite number of swims that I have. I would rather focus on breaststroke where I am motivated and don't mind chasing the backstroke intervals.
Thoughts?
Don
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i agree with ande
do what you want
as long as you don't get in the way
of others in your lane
Having said that, you may decide as I did to shop around a bit and find a place where the coaching style is more to your liking. The group I'm with now is flexible. They will work us as hard as we feel like, and don't mind if you want to do your own thing towards the end, especially after a number of people have gotten out early and some space has opened up.
Recently when preparing for the 100 fly, I would disregard the last 20-30 minutes or so of the workout and just do a lot of butterfly, 50s and eventually 100s. At least for me, butterfly is something I have to practice regularly to even be able to complete a 100, and the normal workout of the day may or may not include much butterfly.
i agree with ande
do what you want
as long as you don't get in the way
of others in your lane
Having said that, you may decide as I did to shop around a bit and find a place where the coaching style is more to your liking. The group I'm with now is flexible. They will work us as hard as we feel like, and don't mind if you want to do your own thing towards the end, especially after a number of people have gotten out early and some space has opened up.
Recently when preparing for the 100 fly, I would disregard the last 20-30 minutes or so of the workout and just do a lot of butterfly, 50s and eventually 100s. At least for me, butterfly is something I have to practice regularly to even be able to complete a 100, and the normal workout of the day may or may not include much butterfly.
