From:

Jaws

Date:
7/13/2007 9:42 AM
Saturday, 14 July, 2007 12:42 AM

Subject:
Some training tips from NCAP 2
Message:
Goal settings
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1. Outcome eg IVP Champ
2. Performance eg 100m in 1 min
3. Process eg mind and body(technique)

Out of the 3,1. Outcome, causes the most stress and you have least control over it.
2. Performance, you have some what control dpending a lot on item 3
3. Process, you have most control over
So focus on process, don't put to much focus on Outcome as you have least control over it.

Take part in the comp but have fun be the best you can be :)

Imagery
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Watch video of world class swimmers (from Youtube, Google video etc) and visualise yourself as them. Mentally visualise each catch, pull, push, recover.
Mentally run thru the feeling.During training, act out what you visualise earlier from the video of world class swimmers.

Rest
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At this point, you should train very close to competition pace. But also allow your body time to rest.Use active rest i.e when one body part is sore, don't exercise that part, exercise another part so that the body part can recover and become strong.If still train hard when body is sore then will lead to injury.Traing hard but must also be smart.When not in the pool, can use Imagery to train mentally.