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By Abby Bergman, Swimming World College Intern.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

A question swimmers often field from those outside of the swimming community is whether we get bored swimming during long sets, staring at the black line. One way to stay interested during the back and forth that is innate to our sport is to meticulously count laps and keep track of pace. Because counting is so important to swimming, here is a look into the diverse ways swimmers tick off their distance during workouts and have compiled some suggestions to try including in your next workout .<\/p>\n

1. Divide the set into fractions.<\/h2>\n
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A coach once explained\u00a0that swimmers don\u2019t count their sets the way most people would. Rather than counting up from the beginning, swimmers tend to count down from the end. Instead of thinking \u201cI have completed five\u00a050s,\u201d a swimmer will think \u201cI have one more until halfway\u201d or \u201cI have 6 more until I\u2019m done.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some swimmers also have little rituals to celebrate getting through the segments of a set and staying motivated to keep working hard. Paralympic swimmer Serafina King <\/strong>describes, \u201cif we\u2019ve just hit the middle mark we\u2019ll do a halfway high five and then if we are on the final lap we will do a final finger where we all tap fingers. It\u2019s just the little gestures that keep you going the entire time.\u201d<\/p>\n

2. Use the clock.<\/h2>\n
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This is a favorite method among swimmers to keep track of where they are, especially during long, distance sets. Since most swimmers generally know the pace they can hold, they can use the clock to tell them how much they have swum. After a turn, they sneak a glimpse of the old analog clock on the wall and know exactly where they are. Of course, like many counting methods, this is not without flaws, but many find that they are able to stay focused on the set and at the same time keep track of their laps.<\/p>\n

3. Count with the alphabet<\/h2>\n
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If you’re tired of counting with numbers and have a knack for word games, this is the method for you!<\/p>\n

Distance swimmer Eliza Cummings<\/strong> explains \u201cWhen I\u2019m training for marathon swims I try to practice different mental exercises to keep it interesting. If I am doing a longer pool swim (1000s or above) sometimes I like to count and keep preoccupied using the alphabet. I\u2019ll pick a category for example: animals, food, names of places and for each lap I list as many things in that category that start with A, then B, then C, and on and on until I get to whatever letter\/lap is my stopping point. It keeps me distracted and entertained while I\u2019m doing longer distances!\u201d<\/p>\n

4. Use your gear<\/h2>\n
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If you’re a swimmer, you probably have plenty of gear that you trek to the pool for each workout. Now you can use it to count laps for you!\u00a0Smith College team record holder Desi Stoyanova<\/strong> describes, “I put a piece of my gear; a kickboard, a fin, a paddle, a snorkel, or a water bottle, on the other side of the starting block after completing a short swim within a set.\u00a0<\/span>It is\u00a0a helpful counting strategy for me as \u00a0my workouts regularly require a multiple repetition of short distances like 24×200, 50×100, 32×50.”<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

5. Wear a\u00a0smartwatch<\/h2>\n
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If you are tired of counting your laps and want to be done with the whole thing all together, consider using a lap counting watch to keep track of your laps for you. There are many gadgets that promise a variety of features from simple lap counting to complex stroke analytics. These watches allow swimmers to focus on other aspects of the workout, while letting the watch keep track distance.<\/p>\n

Cummings recounts \u201cI also wear a watch which is my favorite swim accessory! With my watch, I don\u2019t have to count laps at all and can let my mind zone in on technique, feel for the water, etc. and every once in a while I\u2019ll take a stroke to sneak a peek at the lap count to keep on track. This is my favorite way to swim because then I\u2019m focused on making the laps count not on counting the laps.\u201d<\/p>\n

5. Use breathing<\/h2>\n
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This method doesn\u2019t require any special gadgets or technology; all you need is your breathing pattern. Champion Masters swimmer Karen Bierwert<\/strong> describes, \u201cFor 500s – 1650, I use my breathing pattern to help me keep track of my count. \u00a0On odd hundreds I breathe bilaterally; on even hundreds I breathe only on the left. \u00a0Just that mindset helps me. \u00a0I keep track of the 100s that way. \u00a0I also use that system if I am doing a set of ten 100s for example.\u201d<\/p>\n

So the next time you are trying to stay focused during a workout, try a new counting method and see how it works for you!<\/p>\n

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

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