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?
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The best days for me are when I think about absolutely nothing. I spend a lot of time concentrating on the sound and feel and my breathing. Much like meditating in a studio, a focus on breathing can help you get past thoughts about anything else, including pain, boredome, weakness, fear, etc. If I'm in a pool, I also like to visulaize what I will see when I breathe in the swim I'm training for. Breathe right - see the beach and kayak; breathe left see the horizon. For me, there is nothing better than having my kayaker stop me to drink and I can't imagine it's been more than a few minutes since my last stop.
The best days for me are when I think about absolutely nothing. I spend a lot of time concentrating on the sound and feel and my breathing. Much like meditating in a studio, a focus on breathing can help you get past thoughts about anything else, including pain, boredome, weakness, fear, etc. If I'm in a pool, I also like to visulaize what I will see when I breathe in the swim I'm training for. Breathe right - see the beach and kayak; breathe left see the horizon. For me, there is nothing better than having my kayaker stop me to drink and I can't imagine it's been more than a few minutes since my last stop.
