What's the worst thing(s) that happened to you at a swim meet? I have a pretty nice list.
I had a problem with keeping my goggles on. Dive off the blocks, hit the water and pop off they go. So I had to swim a 100 free blinded. lol Not a good time.
Accidentally did a freestyle kick after a breaststroke turn...oops! DQ'd.
I remember my first time in a meet, first time using my stupid little speedo. Hated that thing. Anyways...I was REALLY paranoid...I was so scared it'd come off when I dove in. So the WHOLE 100 meters, every single stroke I'd check to see if it was still there. lol Slowed me down big time!
Ok...off the topic of swim meet and onto practice...
First practice, did a couple 25s, a couple 50s...tired, but ok. Then we did a 100. That did it. Pushed me over the edge. Had to run to the bathroom. Got sick. lol I only told 2 people. My coach and my ex-g/f who was also on siwm team with me. At the end of the year we got awards. The Most Improved swimmer was next. The coach started by saying "This swimmer went from throwing up to actually beating some people..." Soon as "throwing up" was said, THE ENTIRE ROOM OF 100+ PEOPLE LOOKED AT ME. AHHHHHHH! Man was my face RED! I got that award and the Coach's award for being "all around great person". Ugh...I can't believe EVERYONE knew!!!
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I don't know if this is the worst thing that ever happend to me, but... (certainly, worth mentioning)
at SCY Nationals in Indianapolis, I was doing my pre-race warmup. When I got out of the pool, I stood there for a few minutes watching some of the heats that were going on. I noticed a few women looking at me ( giving me the up and down, you know) and I thought "cool!". However, when I went to check my suit (you know, check the string, make sure you're not sporting a wedgie) I noticed that my suit had split completely, showing my dark side to the world. I gave the women a glance back, realizing what they were REALLY checking out, who were then, totally embarassed that I noticed them noticing my be-hind. But no more embarassed than I was.
I did manage to get my 'backup' suit on prior to my race, but I had to walk past (what felt like everyone who was there) people to get up to the stands.
:rolleyes:
Joe
I don't know if this is the worst thing that ever happend to me, but... (certainly, worth mentioning)
at SCY Nationals in Indianapolis, I was doing my pre-race warmup. When I got out of the pool, I stood there for a few minutes watching some of the heats that were going on. I noticed a few women looking at me ( giving me the up and down, you know) and I thought "cool!". However, when I went to check my suit (you know, check the string, make sure you're not sporting a wedgie) I noticed that my suit had split completely, showing my dark side to the world. I gave the women a glance back, realizing what they were REALLY checking out, who were then, totally embarassed that I noticed them noticing my be-hind. But no more embarassed than I was.
I did manage to get my 'backup' suit on prior to my race, but I had to walk past (what felt like everyone who was there) people to get up to the stands.
:rolleyes:
Joe
