Here is a link to a voice memo I made whilst reflecting on swimming, however I will also be elaborating in writing below:

https://drive.google.com/a/gapps.uwcsea.edu.sg/file/d/1j86xXWa2-ori70E8c0REjy1v3nUFWKIF/view?usp=drivesdk

LO4 : Commitment

Why have I struggled in some areas?

Last year, I struggled in keeping my motivation high for aerobic sets. These sets are so long and so difficult that my spirits get really low, especially when I’m not making the turnaround time. I want to be able to keep my spirits up for this, but there’s really no way to do so other than to grit my teeth and to just do it. There’s not really a shortcut to your own motivations, so I hope I will be able to push myself to get through the sets well. I will also remind myself of my goals and the times I want to be going, and hope that those will help steel my resolve.

LO1: Awareness

What previous experience have I had with an activity like this?

I have been swimming competitively for longer than I can remember, so I have a lot of experience with this activity. However, doing it for so long and with so much pressure to train and to perform well actually hasn’t made me resent the sport, but rather has made me become so passionate about it and about the team. I love swimming, even though I hate having to wake up so early in the mornings and the feeling of actual terror when my coach writes an especially hard set on the board. I love the rush I get when I actually manage to finish a set, and do it well, when I thought I could never make those turnaround times. I love the team, especially when we all support each other in impossible sets and during competitions. I especially love land trainings, because it’s so easy to track my improvement and I improve so quickly in those areas. I hate it, it’s so, so hard, but it’s also the most amazing sport I could’ve done and I’m so glad I chose to pursue it.