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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Well, FINALLY! I know I have posted about questions as to how to quiet my mind during long swims (up until this weekend, my long swims were only about 2 miles), but now I at the 4-mile mark or in that vicinity; working my way up to 18 miles.
I have always have an overactive brain and suffer from boredom or too much thinking along the way. I think my brain is learning to finally quiet down on its own. During my 3+ mile swim yesterday, I realized that I had NO thoughts whatsoever after the 2 mile mark. I had been waiting for something like this because if I don't think, I automatically swim BETTER; it's like being on cruise control.
We all approach great distances so differently and I am relieved that I know that I can finally swim on automatic and let my brain rest because at some point, I will need it to kick in and help me when situations arise for miles after the 5 or 10 mile mark; at least something will be rested!!!
donna
Well, FINALLY! I know I have posted about questions as to how to quiet my mind during long swims (up until this weekend, my long swims were only about 2 miles), but now I at the 4-mile mark or in that vicinity; working my way up to 18 miles.
I have always have an overactive brain and suffer from boredom or too much thinking along the way. I think my brain is learning to finally quiet down on its own. During my 3+ mile swim yesterday, I realized that I had NO thoughts whatsoever after the 2 mile mark. I had been waiting for something like this because if I don't think, I automatically swim BETTER; it's like being on cruise control.
We all approach great distances so differently and I am relieved that I know that I can finally swim on automatic and let my brain rest because at some point, I will need it to kick in and help me when situations arise for miles after the 5 or 10 mile mark; at least something will be rested!!!
donna
