Now that we've had our first cold snap here in Austin, I wonder if anyone else has trouble getting up in the cold wee hours to make practice? Any good ways to trick yourself out of bed?
I keep an alarm clock in another room and often think of the answer I'd have to give when coach inevitably says, "So I didn't see you yesterday..." But sometimes, those things just aren't enough. I post this knowing we really don't have much to complain about in the way of cold weather, but I'm a native Texan and just have never liked being cold at all (cold being 55 degrees or so).
Rachael
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Try not to look at the cold as a negative, try to make it positive ... maybe use it as an excuse to swim faster to keep warm, less breaks between sets, whatever ... try to use it as motivation rather than a deterrant. Like swim25 said: "I look at swimming in the cold as a sign of strength, those who can't do it I view as weak and it makes me feel good." He's making it a positive reinforcement.
As for getting out of bed, Coffee works best for me, getting everything ready the night before, and getting restful sleep ... setting the alarm in the other room would just frustrates me but, if it works for you then cool. Also it helps to carpool if you can ... it's hard to call someone up in the morning and cancel on their ride. and...warm clothes...
Try not to look at the cold as a negative, try to make it positive ... maybe use it as an excuse to swim faster to keep warm, less breaks between sets, whatever ... try to use it as motivation rather than a deterrant. Like swim25 said: "I look at swimming in the cold as a sign of strength, those who can't do it I view as weak and it makes me feel good." He's making it a positive reinforcement.
As for getting out of bed, Coffee works best for me, getting everything ready the night before, and getting restful sleep ... setting the alarm in the other room would just frustrates me but, if it works for you then cool. Also it helps to carpool if you can ... it's hard to call someone up in the morning and cancel on their ride. and...warm clothes...
