Have you ever noticed that the older you get, the more perfect everything has to be for a good swim? Not a "great" swim, just a good swim. The water is too hot, the water is too cold, I got a crick in my back last night while sleeping, my suit is riding up, my favorite people to push me aren't here today, and on and on!! For a truly great swim, I think I have begun to believe in Biorhythms. Ever heard of them? www.facade.com/.../
I'll do okay if my physical is on the bottom, but if my emotions are on the bottom, forget it -- I'm talking meets, workout, whatever! Anyways, just wondering, how perfect do all the conditions have to be for you to have a good/great swim? :bliss:
I've made similar observations throughout my career. Like in my meet today with the kids. It started pouring down rain, and all I could hear was "oohhh it's so cold"... "I want to go home" and :blah: stuff similar. I just thought this is going to be easy because all my competition is already giving up before the race was even started. :)
Just focus and what needs to be done, and ignore the stuff you can't control.
I've made similar observations throughout my career. Like in my meet today with the kids. It started pouring down rain, and all I could hear was "oohhh it's so cold"... "I want to go home" and :blah: stuff similar. I just thought this is going to be easy because all my competition is already giving up before the race was even started. :)
Just focus and what needs to be done, and ignore the stuff you can't control.
