So I am new to long distance swimming, and I am quickly falling in love:smooch: but...sometimes, those really long consecutive swims bring out the ADD in me. So what are some things you guys think about when your swimming for hours consecutively?
Usually about 2 weeks before I do an OW swim, I'll count strokes in the lap pool. I'm not worried about the strokes per length. What I try to do is develop a cadence. Then when I get in the OW, I'll just start the cadence and count strokes as I go. I try to turn my brain off except for the counting and keeping the cadence. Yes, I realize this is very OCD but it works for me.
Usually about 2 weeks before I do an OW swim, I'll count strokes in the lap pool. I'm not worried about the strokes per length. What I try to do is develop a cadence. Then when I get in the OW, I'll just start the cadence and count strokes as I go. I try to turn my brain off except for the counting and keeping the cadence. Yes, I realize this is very OCD but it works for me.
