4 years ago, I used to swim an average of 4000-5000 meters a day, sometimes with a coach, sometimes on my own, over the years that went down to the point that I’m happy if I pass 2000 meters.
My problem is my low motivation, my best times are really far from where I’m at, I can train with a team only twice a week, and I have very little time to practice since I’m studying a lot, but somehow I manage to go everyday.
So, I don’t know if I just got really bored or stressed, but my will power to go to the pool every day is disappearing, this last month I really didn't care if I missed 2-4 days of pool in one week, and the days I do go, I don't even push myself like I used to.
What can I do?
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How often do you participate in meets?
I find that if I know a meet is coming up I will train harder and go to the pool more often. Besides, I find that swimming to be in practice shape is much less motivating than preparing for a race.
Do you have a training partner?
Swimming alone is difficult. Having a partner to push you and not let down by skipping practices is a great way to swim hard and be consistent
Are you busy?
I'm often swamped with schoolwork and may only get 20-40 minutes in a day, but since I know I can only swim very little I'll work extra hard to make it count.
How often do you participate in meets?
I find that if I know a meet is coming up I will train harder and go to the pool more often. Besides, I find that swimming to be in practice shape is much less motivating than preparing for a race.
Do you have a training partner?
Swimming alone is difficult. Having a partner to push you and not let down by skipping practices is a great way to swim hard and be consistent
Are you busy?
I'm often swamped with schoolwork and may only get 20-40 minutes in a day, but since I know I can only swim very little I'll work extra hard to make it count.
