The discussion about the 200 free led me to post something I've been pondering of late.
(1) How many of you do not breathe on the first stroke out of the turn? And for those who don't, how long can you hold that? SC 100? 200? 1500? Indefinitely?
(2) How many dolphin kicks are you doing off the wall? Does that number increase, decrease, or stay the same as distance and speed change or as the race progresses?
Thanks!
Progress is still progress. It is to be congratulated for what it is, not making judgments about relative performances. There is a wide range of talent in USMS, and we should celebrate the fact that any of us are improving times or getting (back) into shape.
4 minutes drop in a 1650 is terrific, no matter where you started. And you have more to go, apparently. Bully! I am often jealous of those people who are achieving best times as adults, it must be very gratifying. My last PBT was in short course Nationals in 1992 (I was 38). I broke 1:00 for the 100 backstroke for the first time ever. I still remember it fondly. Unless I magically turn into breaststroker, it will probably be my last best time. *sigh*
Progress is still progress. It is to be congratulated for what it is, not making judgments about relative performances. There is a wide range of talent in USMS, and we should celebrate the fact that any of us are improving times or getting (back) into shape.
4 minutes drop in a 1650 is terrific, no matter where you started. And you have more to go, apparently. Bully! I am often jealous of those people who are achieving best times as adults, it must be very gratifying. My last PBT was in short course Nationals in 1992 (I was 38). I broke 1:00 for the 100 backstroke for the first time ever. I still remember it fondly. Unless I magically turn into breaststroker, it will probably be my last best time. *sigh*
