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:
It was more about workout - you know, you're totally psyched for workout, ah ha! I got away from the evil office! or whatever, you dash to the pool, and then dive in and after a few laps note that something is achy, or geez the water is hot today, or where is everybody???
Yes, I can relate. I generally swim after work and there are many days when I'm really looking forward to the workout early on in the day, but then quitting time comes and I don't even feel like swimming anymore. Either that or I get in the pool and don't have anywhere near the energy level I thought I did!
I think in masters, whether it be workouts or meets, you just need to concentrate on giving your best effort that day. It might not always be exactly what you envisioned, but it's better than just mailing it in.
It was more about workout - you know, you're totally psyched for workout, ah ha! I got away from the evil office! or whatever, you dash to the pool, and then dive in and after a few laps note that something is achy, or geez the water is hot today, or where is everybody???
Yes, I can relate. I generally swim after work and there are many days when I'm really looking forward to the workout early on in the day, but then quitting time comes and I don't even feel like swimming anymore. Either that or I get in the pool and don't have anywhere near the energy level I thought I did!
I think in masters, whether it be workouts or meets, you just need to concentrate on giving your best effort that day. It might not always be exactly what you envisioned, but it's better than just mailing it in.
