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THE COMFORT ZONE

We have talked at practice a lot about racing in the comfort zone and always coming up alittle short of where you expected to be.  To reach for that “GREAT RACE” you may need to step outside of your comfort zone this weekend.  If you stay in it and refuse to change anything; how can you honestly expect anything to change in your races?  Yes you may drop a little time, but all average swimmers do.  Be better than average this weekend, and strive to be great and step outside that comfort zone.  Here is a poem passed down through the years
 
“THE COMFORT ZONE"
 
I used to have a comfort zone, where I knew I couldn’t fail
But the routine and familiar walls were like a jail
I longed so much to do the things I’d never done before
But I stayed inside my comfort zone and swam the same old race.
 
I said it didn’t bother me that I wasn’t doing much
I said I didn’t care for things like self-esteem and such
I claimed to be contented with things inside my zone
But deep inside, I longed for that special race of my own.
 
I couldn’t let my life go by just watching others win
So I held my breath, and stepped outside, to let the change begin
I took that step with inner strength I’d never felt before
I kissed my comfort zone “GOODBYE”, and closed and then locked the door.
 
If you are in a comfort zone, afraid to venture out
Remember, every swimmer was once consumed with doubt
So don’t hold back—just take that step and seek those pastures new
Embrace your  races with a smile, the GREAT RACE is there for YOU!
 
 
SENIOR PREP:  We do not have practice on Thursday and I know some of you are going to get into a pool somewhere and asked what should we do.  Here is a workout for you
 
WARMUP: Do our  meet warm up, just alittle shorter (300 swim/ 4x50 free build@1:00/ 200 kick/ 3x50 kick build@1:00/ (4x50 easy/ fast—fast/easy—fast—easy 2times)
SET:  12 x25 your choice fast pace @1:00. warm down 200
 
See you Friday.    Mike

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