here you go, the thread you've been waiting for
SWIM RANT
RANT to your hearts content about aspects of
SWIMMING and SWIMMERS that bug YOU
I encourage you to be good natured and hilarious
you may find it cathartic
Ande
Don't even get me started about hot pools... I'm dreading when our outdoor pool closes, in fall, and our indoor pool temp. gets raised to 85 degrees. :badday:
My rant: Doing everything possible in my training and lifestyle habits to set myself up for a successful Nationals. Then, my first night at the hotel, noisy guests arrive at midnight and keep me up until 3AM. (They weren't doing anything to warrant a complaint to the front desk, but it was just noisy enough to hear through my ear plugs and keep me up.) So, I was tired for my first day of competition. :bitching:
Two Advil PM took care of things for the following night and I got personal best times in my 100 breaststroke and 50 free in the relay. :D
Final night: Too wound up to sleep well; I should have taken two more Advil PM. (My fault there!). I was so tired on the last day of competition, I swam my 200 breaststroke to survive. Although I kept my stroke and turns together and had solid splits, every length was too slow, resulting in a poor time. :badday: Live and learn...
Final rant: I experience post-meet insomnia for a couple of days following every swim meet. So, after a lot of tossing and turning, I give up, get up, and make the best of it by checking out the USMS Forums...
Don't even get me started about hot pools... I'm dreading when our outdoor pool closes, in fall, and our indoor pool temp. gets raised to 85 degrees. :badday:
My rant: Doing everything possible in my training and lifestyle habits to set myself up for a successful Nationals. Then, my first night at the hotel, noisy guests arrive at midnight and keep me up until 3AM. (They weren't doing anything to warrant a complaint to the front desk, but it was just noisy enough to hear through my ear plugs and keep me up.) So, I was tired for my first day of competition. :bitching:
Two Advil PM took care of things for the following night and I got personal best times in my 100 breaststroke and 50 free in the relay. :D
Final night: Too wound up to sleep well; I should have taken two more Advil PM. (My fault there!). I was so tired on the last day of competition, I swam my 200 breaststroke to survive. Although I kept my stroke and turns together and had solid splits, every length was too slow, resulting in a poor time. :badday: Live and learn...
Final rant: I experience post-meet insomnia for a couple of days following every swim meet. So, after a lot of tossing and turning, I give up, get up, and make the best of it by checking out the USMS Forums...
