New to the board, just an intro

RE: New to the board, just an intro

FindingMyInnerFish — Sun, 22 May 2005 07:18:57 GMT

Originally posted by geochuck When I go out to the Masters practices I slip into the beginners group. They are pretty slow and I can do my own thing there. Even though I was in the Olympics and raced all my life. I don't feel embarrased swimming in what every one calls the duffers lane. The thing about the master swimming programs is that everybody is welcome. May I be the first to welcome you. Thanks much, George! The Olympics! How cool! Must have been an incredible experience to take part! I also like your outlook. You seem to be in it for your enjoyment, not worrying about how others see you. My coach always heads his practice sheets with "do the best that you can do, don't worry about what others are doing." And he puts that into practice by the way he works w/ us, taking each of us seriously, whatever our level. On my first day, I didn't know what a pull buoy was, and he explained it to me in a friendly, not condescending way. Our group is very small, so we're kind of a "one-room schoolhouse." No former Olympians, but we do have one former college swimmer who coaches h.s. When I first came in, I was, in fact, the slowest person. Now there's one person I can keep up with sometimes. A little step forward.

RE: New to the board, just an intro

Former Member — Sun, 22 May 2005 06:45:20 GMT

Welcome to the boards and the water! Glad to hear you're getting hooked! Best of luck on all your future endeavors. Hopefully we'll see you at some meets in the future? Keep swimming!!

RE: New to the board, just an intro

ande — Sun, 22 May 2005 05:43:02 GMT

welcome you'll find some friendly folks round these parts I hope you find your fish and swim faster faster. ande

RE: New to the board, just an intro

FindingMyInnerFish — Sun, 22 May 2005 03:31:21 GMT

Originally posted by Seagurl51 Welcome to the boards and the water! Glad to hear you're getting hooked! Best of luck on all your future endeavors. Hopefully we'll see you at some meets in the future? Keep swimming!! Thanks, Seagurl! I hope to try a meet or two during the summer--want to try the 50 free...not b/c I'm so fast but b/c no one will get more than 50 yards ahead lol! (And the pain will end quickly....) ;) And if I get brave, the Plunge for Patients in NJ on 6/26. I'm not comfortable w/ ocean swimming, but the masters' coach has been encouraging us to try it. Also looking into some run/swim combos. (No tri's--never got much into the cycling.)

RE: New to the board, just an intro

Former Member — Sat, 21 May 2005 12:59:47 GMT

When I go out to the Masters practices I slip into the beginners group. They are pretty slow and I can do my own thing there. Even though I was in the Olympics and raced all my life. I don't feel embarrased swimming in what every one calls the duffers lane. The thing about the master swimming programs is that everybody is welcome. May I be the first to welcome you.