I was just wondering, how many of you typically enter the maximum number of events that you can? I always do. One of our new coaches wants us to try and focus more on our "stronger events" and skip the other events. I usually like to see how well I might do in a event I haven't done in awhile.
I'd argue that this statement should read: "We THINK we need more rest..."
AMEN!! I'd also argue that most of this rest between events crap is all in your mind. I will not disagree that most of us have X many meets of experience of not doing well with limited rest, and yes, swimming 4-5 events in a day/2 days in a row is taxing. But it works both ways. If any of you read Fort's posts and blog, we all know she in particular has plenty of examples of dissatisfying swims coming in 1 or 2 event per-day meets.
Back to why I posted... It's all in your mind! If you want to be successful at something, you can NOT let something small like get in your way. Walk into a meet - and up to the blocks - with confidence. Sign up for your meet, set a realistic goal and tell yourself, your coach and anyone who will listen "I am going to go ___ time." Then get out there and git 'r done!
I agree with you as long as you are referring to the idea that reality is an illusion and that our higher SELF is omnipotent.If,however,the discussion grants validity to the physical body then there are certain realities regarding lactic acid clearance etc. that create a real need for recovery.The amount of time needed varies from person to person based on training,genetics,etc.For various reasons that seemed good at the time I have swum in back to back heats before and the second swim was never pretty.If you really think you don't need any rest why not set PBs in the 50,100,and 200 in the same race.
I'd argue that this statement should read: "We THINK we need more rest..."
AMEN!! I'd also argue that most of this rest between events crap is all in your mind. I will not disagree that most of us have X many meets of experience of not doing well with limited rest, and yes, swimming 4-5 events in a day/2 days in a row is taxing. But it works both ways. If any of you read Fort's posts and blog, we all know she in particular has plenty of examples of dissatisfying swims coming in 1 or 2 event per-day meets.
Back to why I posted... It's all in your mind! If you want to be successful at something, you can NOT let something small like get in your way. Walk into a meet - and up to the blocks - with confidence. Sign up for your meet, set a realistic goal and tell yourself, your coach and anyone who will listen "I am going to go ___ time." Then get out there and git 'r done!
I agree with you as long as you are referring to the idea that reality is an illusion and that our higher SELF is omnipotent.If,however,the discussion grants validity to the physical body then there are certain realities regarding lactic acid clearance etc. that create a real need for recovery.The amount of time needed varies from person to person based on training,genetics,etc.For various reasons that seemed good at the time I have swum in back to back heats before and the second swim was never pretty.If you really think you don't need any rest why not set PBs in the 50,100,and 200 in the same race.
