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By Maddie Strasen, Swimming World college intern<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cHard work beats talent when talent doesn\u2019t work hard.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a concept that might have been drilled into your mind throughout your swimming career. Although the philosophy proves true\u2014talent only brings an athlete so far\u2014swimming remains one of the most frustrating sports because hard work does not always lead to guaranteed success.<\/p>\n

We spend hours, days, months and even years reaching toward certain goals and times, but it\u2019s not uncommon for these goals to remain slightly out of reach. Even after strenuous training, a physical setback, mental block or even an unknown reason can cause results to not match expectations. We\u2019ve all had slumps in our career, but sometimes a bad meet or a bad season can feel like the end of the world.<\/p>\n

Here are five things to keep in mind when you find yourself in a downswing.<\/p>\n

1. Remember that it\u2019s temporary.<\/h3>\n
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It may seem like years since you\u2019ve posted a best time or had a great race. Plateaus and downfalls are difficult to predict, and no one intends for them to continue over long periods of time. However long your performances have suffered, know that greatness lies within you. You are capable of breaking through the barriers that hinder your potential. You will eventually find the success you\u2019ve been working toward.<\/p>\n

2. Do not lose motivation.<\/h3>\n
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Motivation to work hard is difficult to maintain when your effort never seems to pay off. However, lacking the desire to put forth your best effort will only hurt your times and performances even further. Begin with the end in mind \u2013 remember the goal you are reaching for. Trust the process and remind yourself that you have succeeded before and can succeed again by pushing through those lulls in motivation and continuing to work hard.<\/p>\n

3. Be happy for your teammates.<\/h3>\n
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Watching your friends and teammates succeed in the pool can be daunting when you are not performing at a desirable level. It\u2019s difficult to watch others celebrating their achievements and receive positive feedback from coaches. It\u2019s okay to feel a pang of jealousy, but that does not mean you can\u2019t be happy for them and want them to swim their best. Chances are, they\u2019ve had tough times too. Let their success motivate you to work hard and exert your best effort.<\/p>\n

4. Communicate with your coaches.<\/h3>\n
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Your coaches are experienced professionals who have seen a vast array of successes and failures. Coaches can give you technical and strategic advice, evaluate the situation you\u2019re in, or just motivate you to keep pushing forward. It\u2019s important that your coaches know how you\u2019re feeling so they are able to be attentive to your needs. Talk to them if you know you\u2019re capable of more than what you\u2019ve been showing.<\/p>\n

5. Search for ways to improve.<\/h3>\n
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There\u2019s a lot more to swimming than just physical hard work. Mental training and small details can make a huge difference in both practices and races. Utilize coaches, teammates and resources to improve your technique, strength and mental stamina. A little extra focus goes a long way and, before you know it, you\u2019ll be back on top of your game.<\/p>\n

All commentaries are the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Swimming World Magazine nor its staff.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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