Finding motivation

Winter is by far the toughest time of the year to get to the pool. And even when you get to the pool, it's not a given that you actually get in. Case in point, Monday I show up on deck, suit and googles at the ready, and proceed to turn around and walk out. Now I know that is an extreme case, but it got me to thinking on my drive in this morning: why exactly do we do this? I asked my teammates this, and got a variety of answers. The lane 2-ers cited missing rush hour traffic as a motivator, along with prepping for competition and general fitness. For me, the social aspect is important, though guilt and a sense of obligation are a close second. If I didn't show up to swim, it is likely that BB would still be sleeping in his car long after practice is over. Others said that if they don't swim in the morning they won't swim at all, or that swimming let's them have a big breakfast. The thing is, even on the days that I don't want to jump in I always feel better when I do. That is really the best motivator of all. Just me and E today. I told her I would swim and I did!

200 free
2 x 50 drill
100 free
2 x 50 drill
100 breast
2 x 50 drill
100 back
6 x 50 breast drill
300 pull
6 x 125
1-3 descend on 2:00
4-6 descend on 1:50
2 x 50 dr/swim
4 x 100 fast on 1:25
2 x 50 dr/swim
6 x 125
1-3 descend on 2:05
4-6 descend on 1:55

One thing that we are not motivated by is fear, thankfully. But that all may change next week because Bill is going to use fear as a motivator for a fundraiser for Swim Across America. Stay tuned for details. Hint: Don't be late to practice!