...but I am really feeling good right now.
I just got back from my swim and I am very happy. I posted a 3:40 in a timed 200. My goal is to beat it by 10 secs for the event. I know at least I can finish the swim....so that was one thing.
I did my workout and did 100s at 1:45 and the best was 1:40 if I can paste those 2 times together for a whole 200 I'll have a good time--for a first time swim.
Now the bit I feel good about--please don't look at this as a brag. I asked the lifeguard to assess my stroke and see if there was anything major I could work on he said "That was a pretty awesome swim" and gave me a couple of minor things to work on. I feel so happy that I am not totally stupid looking. I thank all of those who gave me encouargement and advice with my stroke.
Then I asked him to check my dive. I did a grab but I can't quite grab b/c of my bad back...I felt uneasy with the racing stance start, so I said to him. "I'm not looking to win, if I can get in and not lose my goggles I'll be happy.."
I did my sort of grab, a pullout, kick and then broke out. I was halfway up the pool. He said it was a nice looking dive and that I got further out than he does and he's 20ish. It's just what I needed. I'm feeling pretty good for an old fart tonight!
Thanks to all my friends for getting me on the path.
Rich
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Rich, I am going to take a different perspective here. When a swimmer is doing well, they should be told so. In no way is this bragging, it is being congratulated on making strides in performance. When a person meets goals and even supersedes them, they deserve, because they have earned it, a hug and words of encouragement. Progress in a swimmer's journey is earned through hard work and dedication--theirs.
So if you think it is bragging, so be it; I look at it as enthusiastic progress, especially since your back is not what it could be.
Positive feedback is paramount to continuing a journey to personal greatness.
I am just very happy for you that you see such progress. Don't slack too much over Christmas and New Year's; your meet is in January!!!
an Admirer,
islandsox
Rich, I am going to take a different perspective here. When a swimmer is doing well, they should be told so. In no way is this bragging, it is being congratulated on making strides in performance. When a person meets goals and even supersedes them, they deserve, because they have earned it, a hug and words of encouragement. Progress in a swimmer's journey is earned through hard work and dedication--theirs.
So if you think it is bragging, so be it; I look at it as enthusiastic progress, especially since your back is not what it could be.
Positive feedback is paramount to continuing a journey to personal greatness.
I am just very happy for you that you see such progress. Don't slack too much over Christmas and New Year's; your meet is in January!!!
an Admirer,
islandsox
