Anyone else catch it last night? What did you think about the program?
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Totally agree the philosophy behind Phelps not taking a day off was that everyone took Sundays off so that was 52 more days a year he had on everyone else. There are many different training styles out there - Gary Hall I'm sure puts no where near the time in. Natalie Coughlin doesn't put the time/yardage in like Phelps (to compare him to another very versatile swimmer).
Phelps has crazy amounts of talent for sure - all the Olympians do but the hard work sets him apart. The 10,000 for time and the crazy IM and Fly sets he's done could not be done by many ... he is in a league of his own in training.
I have to agree with the fact that the training diet and dedication that Phelps has sets him apart from a plethora of swimmers out there! He is so dedicated to more than just the practice though. Top level, high efficiency swimming is a lifestyle for him; you can tell by his nutrition, activities, and attitude towards competition. Just my opinion, but he is the total package when it comes to talent, dedication, and motivation!
Totally agree the philosophy behind Phelps not taking a day off was that everyone took Sundays off so that was 52 more days a year he had on everyone else. There are many different training styles out there - Gary Hall I'm sure puts no where near the time in. Natalie Coughlin doesn't put the time/yardage in like Phelps (to compare him to another very versatile swimmer).
Phelps has crazy amounts of talent for sure - all the Olympians do but the hard work sets him apart. The 10,000 for time and the crazy IM and Fly sets he's done could not be done by many ... he is in a league of his own in training.
I have to agree with the fact that the training diet and dedication that Phelps has sets him apart from a plethora of swimmers out there! He is so dedicated to more than just the practice though. Top level, high efficiency swimming is a lifestyle for him; you can tell by his nutrition, activities, and attitude towards competition. Just my opinion, but he is the total package when it comes to talent, dedication, and motivation!
