Getting back to swimming. Use to do Masters, no longer available. Didn't need to count laps before, now I do and can't seem to keep track. Thought of taking flat sidded marbles, then thought wouldn't be able to remember which pile was which. Any suggestions?
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As "old School" as this sounds, IMO, If you lose count of laps, you're not focusing on the task at hand: A dedicated workout! IF You daydream, You're not concentrating on stroke technique, pace, or stroke cadence. I've lost count a'million times, but, in retrospect, these were the workouts that lacked the focus I truly needed for true swimming success. What did I do when losing count? I made it painfully counter- productive. EG. add two laps that don't count. Added great incentive to my workouts, "concentrate, or suffer the painfull consequences! " Respectfully submitted, Chato
As "old School" as this sounds, IMO, If you lose count of laps, you're not focusing on the task at hand: A dedicated workout! IF You daydream, You're not concentrating on stroke technique, pace, or stroke cadence. I've lost count a'million times, but, in retrospect, these were the workouts that lacked the focus I truly needed for true swimming success. What did I do when losing count? I made it painfully counter- productive. EG. add two laps that don't count. Added great incentive to my workouts, "concentrate, or suffer the painfull consequences! " Respectfully submitted, Chato
