I try to get in 4 to 6 swim workouts a week, but did not go this morning because I felt a little "twinge" in my left shoulder all day yesterday and I wanted to give it a rest for today. This means that I will be off two days in a row (I can't go on Wednesdays) and I hate that. I have been trying to give myself a break because I know I made the right decision, but I have been feeling guilty all day for missing! Am I crazy or what? Does anyone else give themselves these kinds of guilt trips when missing a workout? Is there something inherent about swimming that makes one obsessive compulsive about missing? Just wondering if I'm the only overly type-A character out here. Thanks in advance for your thoughts and psychological support. ;)
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You are not alone. Swimming is relentless. Miss a day because your sick, have other obligations, or whatever, and I find that either my pace is off, or I seem to fatigue sooner. So mentally, if I don't get in the water, then I am fighting an uphill battle the next time I do get in.
My wife isn't a swimmer and she doesn't understand this "OCD" I have. I don't like the miss a practice. If I do, then I try and get in the next day. I prefer to swim with others versus solo. It helps me stay on pace.
You are not alone. Swimming is relentless. Miss a day because your sick, have other obligations, or whatever, and I find that either my pace is off, or I seem to fatigue sooner. So mentally, if I don't get in the water, then I am fighting an uphill battle the next time I do get in.
My wife isn't a swimmer and she doesn't understand this "OCD" I have. I don't like the miss a practice. If I do, then I try and get in the next day. I prefer to swim with others versus solo. It helps me stay on pace.
