i love swimming, but there are times when i would rather lay down and go to sleep. in the middle of a hard set, i always feel like giving up due to lack of oxygen, exhaustion, etc. what are some motivating things you know so i can make it through?
2006-09-29 10:35:36 · 9 answers · asked by ilikesnow 2 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
i think what you need to do if find a goal that you want to achieve. for example, if you want to get a certain time at a competition, just keep telling yourself to fight for it. sometimes when i feel like i dont want to keep going and want to quit, i just have to tell myself that all my hard work will pay off in the end. i think it helps.
2006-09-29 12:12:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
some things help me. I make goals. I want to make varsity this year. I want to break a minute in my 100 free. Set some goals for your self.
I sing songs in my head when I swim to keep me ocupied. I, during back stroke, put water in my mouth and spit it straigth up and see how much I can get back into my mouth.
2006-09-30 09:36:44 · answer #2 · answered by Kendall M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I get tired or out of breath, I do really slow swimming and glide a lot. It helps you develop good technique too.
2006-09-30 19:16:56 · answer #3 · answered by -WANTED- 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey find a good song that motivates you and keep it goin through your head during your sets.
2006-09-29 17:44:33 · answer #4 · answered by Evil One 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe just think you have to do it, you know? Like when I do that, I just kind of zone out...come back to reality when I have to do a turn, but otherwise, you know? Or just think it's good for you. That works for me. Or try to be the fastest person there.
2006-09-29 17:44:33 · answer #5 · answered by she who is awesome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same problem. i find that ignoring the pain is great. i zone out and occupy my time. like i either concentrate on a little aspect of my stroke. you should set goals and get a role model. that all helps.
good luck!!!
2006-09-30 09:56:42 · answer #6 · answered by ellygirl360 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well,
my coach always tells me the harder you work at swimming/or anysport...the better you will feel after practice at the end of the day
the faster you swim the more rest you get...so go FASTER
2006-09-29 23:42:59 · answer #7 · answered by crzycoolswmr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try swimming in the shark tank!
2006-09-29 17:49:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of the benefit of practicing, such as improving your times in the meets.
2006-09-29 21:44:01 · answer #9 · answered by swimmerdude313 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋