Thursday, November 02, 2006
Lord of the Swim... or how I learned to stop fearing the water and love the swim
There are 2 reasons that I have decided to embrace the swim and move past my swimming fears.
Reason #1, a good friend of mine has been pushing me for months to adopt a more positive attitude about swimming in hopes that a little confidence would help me in the water. I understand the sports psychology argument for that, but I have always been more of a realist and knowing my limits has helped me to manage my disappointment at my past failures. Now it is time to stop worrying about failing and focus on finishing. If not now then when? Canada is now less then 300 days away. I need some finishes!
Reason #2, I think I have turned the corner!!! After 16 months of swim lessons, coached workouts, open water swims, and every swim gadget imaginable, I am finally getting better! I was able to swim multiple sets of 100s at the coached workout on Wednesday!!! 3 Weeks ago, I couldn't do more then 50's (this is in pool terms, in a wetsuit I can swim farther). Plus my workouts are now regularly over 1000 yds. I really feel like I am close to being a "swimmer". Even Robin (swim coach) commented on my recent progress and how much more comfortable I am in the water now.
We'll see this weekend!
Reason #1, a good friend of mine has been pushing me for months to adopt a more positive attitude about swimming in hopes that a little confidence would help me in the water. I understand the sports psychology argument for that, but I have always been more of a realist and knowing my limits has helped me to manage my disappointment at my past failures. Now it is time to stop worrying about failing and focus on finishing. If not now then when? Canada is now less then 300 days away. I need some finishes!
Reason #2, I think I have turned the corner!!! After 16 months of swim lessons, coached workouts, open water swims, and every swim gadget imaginable, I am finally getting better! I was able to swim multiple sets of 100s at the coached workout on Wednesday!!! 3 Weeks ago, I couldn't do more then 50's (this is in pool terms, in a wetsuit I can swim farther). Plus my workouts are now regularly over 1000 yds. I really feel like I am close to being a "swimmer". Even Robin (swim coach) commented on my recent progress and how much more comfortable I am in the water now.
We'll see this weekend!
