This limiting mindset isn’t exclusive to amateur swimmers—professional triathletes like Sam Long, Lionel Sanders and Joe Skipper fall into the same trap too.
I absolutely loved reading this post Paul and can relate so much to the limiting label we put on ourselves. I have been riddled with swimming injuries over the years which have kept me out of the water time and again. I’ve had two 1:1 video sessions with you over the past 9 months which have completely changed my swimming technique for the better and I’ve experienced fantastic improvements. Until reading this post, I don’t think I’d reflected on the fact that I still am hanging on to the label I’ve given myself of being an “injured swimmer.” I think this fear of the anticipated “next injury” is holding me back versus just making good training choices and continuing to develop and practice my technique, which will both naturally reduce my injury risk. It’s just that flip of my mindset to what is productive instead of obstructive!
Very sage words Annie - thanks for sharing, and you’re right, labels can be problematic at times. I cling to the fact that I was always the last kid to get picked for the soccer team…I sort of joke about it, but it’s definitely become part of who I think I am.
I can relate to so much of what Rachel says, particularly the amount of help she's sought and the sheer desperation to be better. What's really changed my mindset about swimming is doing a video analysis and swim coaching with Lucy Lloyd-Roach. In just a couple of sessions Lucy has given me belief that I can improve - all I've ever needed is someone to give me clear, simple help and guidance. I know I still have a long way to go but I'm so happy to be seeing progress.
Hi Paul, I think my light bulb moment is that I can actually learn - Lucy is taking the mystery out of swimming and I'm realising that by following her guidance I can effect positive change in my body position and movements 😃.
I absolutely loved reading this post Paul and can relate so much to the limiting label we put on ourselves. I have been riddled with swimming injuries over the years which have kept me out of the water time and again. I’ve had two 1:1 video sessions with you over the past 9 months which have completely changed my swimming technique for the better and I’ve experienced fantastic improvements. Until reading this post, I don’t think I’d reflected on the fact that I still am hanging on to the label I’ve given myself of being an “injured swimmer.” I think this fear of the anticipated “next injury” is holding me back versus just making good training choices and continuing to develop and practice my technique, which will both naturally reduce my injury risk. It’s just that flip of my mindset to what is productive instead of obstructive!
Very sage words Annie - thanks for sharing, and you’re right, labels can be problematic at times. I cling to the fact that I was always the last kid to get picked for the soccer team…I sort of joke about it, but it’s definitely become part of who I think I am.
I can relate to so much of what Rachel says, particularly the amount of help she's sought and the sheer desperation to be better. What's really changed my mindset about swimming is doing a video analysis and swim coaching with Lucy Lloyd-Roach. In just a couple of sessions Lucy has given me belief that I can improve - all I've ever needed is someone to give me clear, simple help and guidance. I know I still have a long way to go but I'm so happy to be seeing progress.
This is great to hear Gill - thanks for sharing - what was the biggest lightbulb moment would you say?
Hi Paul, I think my light bulb moment is that I can actually learn - Lucy is taking the mystery out of swimming and I'm realising that by following her guidance I can effect positive change in my body position and movements 😃.
Hi Paul.Embrace the Present Not the Past a metaphor for swimming and for Life brilliant. Thanks
Thanks Jim!