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 know exactly what you mean Celestial! If I think about it enough I can talk myself out of a swim almost any night of the week.
Lately I've decided to just stop thinking about it till I'm in the water. No judgement, no analysis, absolutely no thoughts connected with swimming till I jump in the water.
Sometimes I don't enjoy the warm-up phase of my workout but after 1,500 or so I start getting in the mood and appreciate the fact that I'm there!
I know exactly what you mean Celestial! If I think about it enough I can talk myself out of a swim almost any night of the week.
Lately I've decided to just stop thinking about it till I'm in the water. No judgement, no analysis, absolutely no thoughts connected with swimming till I jump in the water.
Sometimes I don't enjoy the warm-up phase of my workout but after 1,500 or so I start getting in the mood and appreciate the fact that I'm there!
