...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
it's such an exhausting stroke to swim fast.
You're exactly right on that. As part of our set today, we did 10x50, descending 1-5 and 6-10, all on a minute. I decided to do the 2nd part ***, it was much tougher than the free. It was a good way to ease into a fast one though, took the first one very easy, about 48, working down into the mid-30s for my last one.
I keep telling myself I'll compete in a meet again, but haven't since USMS Short Course Nationals was here, whenever that was (2002?). I did the 200 and 100 ***, both were personal bests for me, would be nice if I could get to those times again.
it's such an exhausting stroke to swim fast.
You're exactly right on that. As part of our set today, we did 10x50, descending 1-5 and 6-10, all on a minute. I decided to do the 2nd part ***, it was much tougher than the free. It was a good way to ease into a fast one though, took the first one very easy, about 48, working down into the mid-30s for my last one.
I keep telling myself I'll compete in a meet again, but haven't since USMS Short Course Nationals was here, whenever that was (2002?). I did the 200 and 100 ***, both were personal bests for me, would be nice if I could get to those times again.
