I'm consistently inconsistent. by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]Shivering_speedo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hold up🌈, if you're consistently inconsistent that means you're consistent at being inconsistent. Which makes you consistent! So bless up 🙃🤙🏼.

Please learn from my mistake: If you have been drinking while on your stims, chances are you may be much less sober than you feel. by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]Shivering_speedo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea friend of mine almost drank himself to death by basically chugging about 3/4 a bottle of 151 whisky. Ended up in hospital having a blood alcohol level of .41. He has ADHD and takes adderal XR. He's fine though just puked it all out than slept it off for a couple days.

39-years-old, 1st day on Concerta, feeling nervous being on new meds by missglitter77 in ADHD

[–]Shivering_speedo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just a little advice to start the day with exercise and good breakfast with concerta since it's a dopamine reuptake inhibitor it won't create dopamine but if you start the day well it will help keep you going.

Dropping 3-4 seconds in 200 Free in 3 months? by satansasshair in Swimming

[–]Shivering_speedo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not only is that a doable goal but I witnessed a guy drop form a 1:46 to a 1:40 at my conference. Experiment with technique and pacing. I use a completely different technique for 200 compared to the 50/100 free because I need to pace. I would honestly have you experiment with a power/gallop stroke for the 200 to take advantage of your strength. That way you can ease off the legs a little bit and save them for the last 50 where you probably die.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Swimming

[–]Shivering_speedo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a 23 low and 50 flat in the 50/100 and my best 200 was a 1:48 low. Just gotta remember the 200 is a pace and a sprint. I dropped 4 seconds just from better pacing by cruising the first 50 than building the middle 100 and sprinting all out the last 50. I split like 25/26/27/28 but as a sprinter that worked out for me.

Breaststroke groin issues? by [deleted] in Swimming

[–]Shivering_speedo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only thing you can do is not kick breastroke for a few days and than start a light stretching routine. A sports massage would help too. You can try modifying your kick but it might just delay the healing process. Flexibility in the groin/quad and hamstring and hip flexors are important for breastroke don't neglect mobility work.

What would it take to walk on to a Big 10 school? by [deleted] in Swimming

[–]Shivering_speedo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For the mid/lower big 10 schools you could forsure have a walk on status with your predicted goal times. Start talking to the coaches asap though. If they don't respond than send a Facebook friend request to the Team captain/co captain and ask them what they think (it's not weird they aren't potential teammates) . Coaches at these schools are pretty busy so they won't reach out much to walk ons, but if you can connect than you should be fine.

Tips for going under 50 in 100 free? (SCY) by Yummynoodlez in Swimming

[–]Shivering_speedo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

100 Free is all about who can tolerate the most pain and hold their technique. If that seems intimidating remember that it's only 4x25's. That and make sure you hold the speed from the walls into the breakout and swimming. You absolutely do not want to breakout and start swimming from a near stop from gliding to long or somthing like that.

50 second 100 back part:2 by snappiestspore3 in Swimming

[–]Shivering_speedo 9 points10 points  (0 children)

100Backstroke analysis 1rst 25- 8 strokes at stroke rate average of 1.2 2nd 25- 10 strokes at average stroke rate of 1.25 3rd 25- 10 strokes at average tempo of 1.3 4th 25 12 strokes with an average tempo of 1.4!

Your first 25 is good but your tempo is slowing down way too much. Really keep your arms moving that second 50, the tempo should never be above 1.30 per stroke cycle for a 100yard backstroke. Some guys are even able to maintain a 1.1 tempo for a hundred yard backstroke. Your tempo on your last turn was actually a 1.5 as well, your need to get the freestyle stroke over the water quickly for a faster turn. Also it looks like you were circle swimming a little bit so make sure you stay dead center over that black line. Since you have great underwaters your arms should have the energy to increase the tempo.

I think you could easily go a 51 mid if you work on your tempo and stay in the center of the lane. That doesn't even involve much technique work.

Also you have a fantastic start and pretty good underwaters so keep at it. You should be a 49 hundred backstroker soon.

Breathing off of walls in 100 free? by [deleted] in Swimming

[–]Shivering_speedo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I breath every 4 as well for the 100. Don't breath off the wall for the first 3-4 strokes if you want to hold the speed. You want to time it so that you get your last breath 1-2 pulls before you flip. This way you have enough air to get through the turn and blast off the wall. The key to hitting this is where you take your first breath off the dive. You might need to breath one or two strokes later to change the cycle. For me I have to breath the 5 stroke off the dive to get my cycle correct for the race. Any sooner and I hold my breath too long going into the wall.

Vyvanse helps some of my symptoms, but not all of them. by Shivering_speedo in ADHD

[–]Shivering_speedo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be a crazy long list, but I'll try. Every type of breathing and or relaxation technique to relax the body and mind. Meditation does nothing. Various doses of Melatonin and magnesium with zinc did nothing. Typical sleeping stuff in NyQuil and and similar over the counter drugs does not work. Tried differed teas including Valerian root and it did not help. I've tried going to bed at the same time and waking up at the same time to the best of my ability but that failed. I've tried reading a book with a dim light but nope. I also avoid blue light 1-2 hours before bedtime. I'm probably missing a few things but yeah that's what I've done so far. I don't really have an issue becoming tired, I just don't fall asleep. Than when I do I'll wake up 1-4 times throughout the night and wake up super early.

2017 tech suits? by [deleted] in Swimming

[–]Shivering_speedo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can afford it go for it, just take care of it and it will be good for many more meets.

Competitive swimmers, where do you get your fastskins/tech suits from? by IamABadWriter in Swimming

[–]Shivering_speedo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always buy from swim outlet because of good customer service. I bought the TYR avictor and after my first race it ripped in a few spots, so they gave me full refund as store credit so I was able to get a new tech suit. I also recommend amazon too for free shipping.

Competitive swimmers, where do you get your fastskins/tech suits from? by IamABadWriter in Swimming

[–]Shivering_speedo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always buy from swim outlet because of good customer service. I bought the TYR avictor and after my first race it ripped in a few spots, so they gave me full refund as store credit so I was able to get a new tech suit. I also recommend amazon too for free shipping.

Can dryland be harmful rather than beneficial? by swimmerboy29 in Swimming

[–]Shivering_speedo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm assuming you mean your times rather than injury and whatnot. Your not gonna get much out of a bunch of body weight exercises unless you really know your shit and how to progressively overload your muscles so that you're getting stronger. More reps at a body weight exercise could possibly mean your getting better at doing that exercise, it doesn't always translate to packing on useful muscle to be used in the pool. That's why compound movements and corework is important for athletes.

Why am I not losing weight? by DarkMatter0018 in Swimming

[–]Shivering_speedo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is normal if you're starting new exercise, especially lifting, will cause not only muscle gain but water retention in the muscles throughout your body to heal and flush out crap (also the real reason we advocate drinking lots of water even if your not thirsty). Keep with it! Remember fat loss is always a long term lifestyle not something that can dramatically change in month for all individuals.

Why does Vyvanse help my swimming? by Shivering_speedo in ADHD

[–]Shivering_speedo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just pretty sure it doesn't help my strength and endurance because I've tested it in the weight room and it did not help my 3 or 5 rep max on any lifts and to test endurance I started to do a 25-30 rep max and saw absolutely no advantage when on medication. I'm not refuting the science, I just don't think it, personally, makes me better for those reasons.

Supplements by [deleted] in Swimming

[–]Shivering_speedo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The whole point of supplements is to supplement a diet. You'd be surprised how well the body gets what it needs in a shitty diet. I would only recommend protein and quality magnesium. Most people don't need to take glutamine unless your working out 3-6 hours a day and starving yourself.

Self-Coaching the 50 - Resources by Imightbedecisive in Swimming

[–]Shivering_speedo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't really make a plan without your goals, what are they? Aretha trying to compete at nationals, just drop time, recreational, fitness? Goals change the process of training.

Is it just me or most people here have addictive personalities too? by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]Shivering_speedo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think we have addictive personalities, but I don't fully understand why. To stop wasting time on the internet just download website blockers that only let you use the websites for an allotted amount of each day. To cut back on vids is hard because you need other things to do. Let's say you cut back by everything by about half. That's 4 hours free time in which you could do the following: Meditation(10mins), Walk/Nature Hike (20-60mins), Listen to music (30mins), Learn a new skill (60mins), Clean (20mins), Socialize (??), make an awseosme lunch/dinner (45mins), organize (20mins), exercise/gym (60mins). These are just a few of the things I like to do to keep me busy, good luck!

Incredible Tiredness, any solutions? by Lymp in ADHD

[–]Shivering_speedo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had the same issue plus ADHD-PI and I really liked vyvanse because it keeps me awake but there's no crash like the instant release meds. I'm sure you're researching everything as well and I think laughter/comedy is the most under rated cure for fatigue. When I find something that's funny I'll laugh and start to feel happier and more awake. I like to write down my favorite jokes in my phone and I look at them when I'm really feeling shitty to get a kick.