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?
Former Member
I found an article I cut out from American Swimming Magazine 2008 Issue 3 titled Goldminds - How to stay motivated by Wayne Goldsmith and Helen Morris (From Swimming Australia). I think it may help you. Good luck, Coach T.
By the way, if you Google Wayne Goldsmith and Helen Morris, you'll find a lot of nice aritcles on motivation.
