| In Too Deep? |
Masters Minutes The information below contains parts of an article written by Jim Miller, MD. It addresses the issues of swimming when you're an adult - balancing work, family, and training time. In Too Deep? Find the Balance The Masters athlete is different from younger athletes. We work, we have families, we have homes; we have to contend with the real world. It is not a surprise that, as Masters swimmers, our training goals are frequently not met; or if they are, it is at the expense of something else, such as sleep or quality nutrition. There is also little wonder why our performances are sometimes not what our training would indicate they should be. It becomes difficult to keep to a training schedule without interruptions, even while we are training for our end-of-the-season competitions. When busy, we can go days – or even weeks – without consistent training. We choose between a 5:30 a.m. training session (make that 5:30pm) and taking the car to the shop for repairs. We choose between skipping breakfast for our morning run and taking time to eat a balanced meal. Planning a training schedule around life is difficult and Masters swimmers know this better than anyone As Masters athletes, most of us have chosen fitness and health as top priorities. Whether you are getting back into shape, recovering from an injury or working towards a competitive goal, remember to maintain a healthy balance. As you increase your training, make sure you are increasing your sleep and focusing on good nutrition to support this change in training. Balancing your training, sleep and nutrition patterns is not the only balance you must maintain to be healthy. Balancing your work and family responsibilities in combination with your training and fitness goals is key to leading a healthy and happy lifestyle Add your comment |
