I just moved up to a group in swimming (i'm on a competitive swim club) so people think i'm slow but i'm actually faster then them.
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I think this might be a case of an intersting phenonemenon, practice swimmers.  These are the people that can do a thousand set at 85% of their maximum speed and blow by many other people.  The other kind of swimmer is the race swimmer.  This swimmer doesn't know how to swim at 85% of their max speed.  They swim at 100% and about 40%.  These swimmers are often called lazy by their coaches and those practice swimmers.  The racer's 100% is usually faster than the practicer's 100%.  And the racer can usually swim at 100% for about 100 meters while the practicer can only do it for about 10m although they can swim at 85% for 6000.  \n\nSo before anyone gets cocky because they can lead 8x200 on the 2:05, remember that the only 200 that counts is the ONE on race day.  And the people that sit 3rd or 4th in your lane are usually the people that win that ONE.
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In terms of the team, be a leader.  Encourage the other swimmers to train hard in practice, many of them will probably improve a lot over the season.  A lot of swimmers are new, and/or out of shape, so you might be suprised at the improvements.  Also, make the season fun.  Hold pre-meet pasta parties and joke around with each other and try to take the swim season less seriously and have fun with it instead of worrying about how good the team is.\n\nFor yourself, remember that even though you are on a team, when it comes down to it, swimming is a team sport.  It is up to you to swim fast, and the other swimmers can't bring you down (unless you let them bring you down mentally).  Train to go personal bests, and to win your evens at your championship meets, so you can have a good season even if you feel like the team might not.\n\nAnd stay positive.  I hope the fact that you asked this question doesn't mean that you are already thinking negatively about the season because of this.  A lot of things can change, and how good your team is isn't everything anyway.  If you let the idea your team will be bad ruin your attitude, it will ruin your season and slow your improvement.
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even if they don't admit it everyone cares about what other people think. I personally are just like you i am very worried about what every one thinks of me and i try to even sometimes to pretend to be something i am not just to feel like i fit in . i hope you grow confidence and become happy with you and what people think of you GOOD LUCK! P.S if it helps you sound like a great person to me.
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Hey! I am in track as well. Sure, I am kinda fast...but not super fast. \nIf I were you I would stay after practice and do more running. Be sure to drink lots of aqua as well! Even if your sides hurt keep running. That way you will build endurance. \nI sure hope you improve.
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your peers are telling for your own good. so, take it in a positive spirit. I feel you are lucky to have people who  care about you...
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The depth of the water shouldn't have anything to do w/your swimming ability, your confidence maybe but not how you swim.  Are you doing the crawl, breast stroke or underwater?  If you are swimming underwater, are you diving in or just swimming down from the ledge?  I don't know if this is helping or if I am just asking you questions to consider.
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wow I'm just surprise , that you think your self so little. why are you in a competing with your friend, why do you feel like you have be , better than her . you not going to like this but i dint think the girl is the problem , i think the problem is you , not feeling confident in your self to know that you have a great personality, an even if the girl is around you still stand out no matter what trick she tries. so  you need to work on yourself , an dint worrier about what the other girl is doing, because she doing what she likes , now what are you going to do. be yourself an know who you are, an if you friends take her an disc you it just mean there not your true Friend
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I think it is a real thing.  I know when I am running or exercising there are times when I am dragging, but once I get going things get better.  This is beyond any normal warm up period.  It may be more psychological than physical, but I do believe you can get a second wind...
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the best thing you can do is train...important things in a five hundred are endurance(lol)...being an efficient swimmer which means good flip turns...streamline...and stroke mechanics...start out the race faster than you think you can...some people sprint the end, but that isn't the best way, and i am not saying sprint the beggining just go faster than you think you can
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Looks like your doing great, the biggest thing you might have to watch out for is getting too confident of other people noticing a change as well as yourself and losing the motivation to continue until you reach your goal (healthy goal)
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Many swimmers that I have trained have larger frames and also have a mentality that they are "fat." Based on your activity level the only thing that you need to address is if you are eating a proper diet.  While many people workout, most (as in like everyone) has an improper diet.  We read the guidlines based upon the RDA's on the side of our food, but you have to look at the nutrients, and supstance you need to put in you individual goal to fit your bodies needs.  Don't take petty advice either.  If you are a college athelete you should have acces to someone who is certified in diet and nutrition.  Seek them out and learn all you can.  At your age what you learn now will only help you more in life.  Good luck, and happy swimming!\n\nIn health and fitness,\n\nTom
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I used to be really shy, especially around people I liked. I guess I got nervous. Then I realized, Just relax & talk to them like I'd known them 4ever, & if they don't like me, then I'm no worse off than I was before. I've made a lot more friends that way!
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OF COURSE!!!! I love the feeling of beating your own best at something, it means that you are improving and have either reached a goal or are well on your way to acheiving it! My favourite "personal best" moment was at a track meet in triple-jump in grade ten when i made it to the meet before OFFSAA (ontario meet) and I jumped my personal best of 8.68m. I still came in like 6th but I jumped 20cm farther than I ever had before and that made me feel great! Congratualations on your personal best and keep going! Reach for the stars girl!
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Don't worry , u are going just right. The more people feel jealous of u and the more they talk about u, it indicates that u make them feel inferior and that's because u are superior to them. In this world of 6.5 billion people even if you are reasonably good looking and intelligent, there would be at least 3-4 billion people inferior to u and they all will have some opinion about you ( mostly negative) so one has to live with it if one wants to progress in life. Be immune to such duds
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Everyone is different. I'm the same way where I like to learn things at my own pace. And yes, I don't like people pointing out my wrong doings. I am a bit slow cause of the medication I am on.
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I know how everyone perceives me. I have fallen into the dumb blonde (But brunette) cheerleader that everyone comes to advice and humor. Sadly, little do they know, I'm actually smart but horrible at organization. It appears that I'm very verbal but I hide more things than anyone could ever imagine. I come off as someone with tons of confidence but really, I'm criticizing myself to other girls. My mind seems pure and free of bad thoughts but its really full of thoughts that would shock most.
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I can relate to that. I've moved a lot in my life. Be yourself! Once they see that you're really nice, they'll make friends with you. :)