Mike's Mailbag: Goal Setting and Aging Up
By Mike Gustafson
Every Monday, I answer questions from swimmers around the country. If you have questions, please email me at swimmingstories@gmail.com.
Dear Mike,
I turned 13 in October, so this is my first long-course season in the 13-14 age group. I began swimming the 100m fly, 50m free and the 200m free, and I am starting to feel discouraged. The times look so hard, and I don't know if it's because I'm slow or if it's because of the age group.
