...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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Has anyone here ever mentioned or commented on the idea that breaststrokers shouldn't wear the jammers or full leg suits? My college coaches from both teams that i've been on have not allowed any imers or breaststrokers to wear jammers/ or the full pants suits because of its effect on breaststroke. I don't know if anyone on here has ever said anything or has any insight onto that, but it might be something you want to look into in case it really does have a big negative effect, you wouldn't want that to happen im sure.
Well I got a pair for Xmas and promptly saw my times drop on the next workout. I think if you "hitch em up good" it makes no odds, but I was wearing swim shorts before. I don't think the jammers felt restrictive at all.
I will be interested in hearing other more knowledgeable opinions on this.
Has anyone here ever mentioned or commented on the idea that breaststrokers shouldn't wear the jammers or full leg suits? My college coaches from both teams that i've been on have not allowed any imers or breaststrokers to wear jammers/ or the full pants suits because of its effect on breaststroke. I don't know if anyone on here has ever said anything or has any insight onto that, but it might be something you want to look into in case it really does have a big negative effect, you wouldn't want that to happen im sure.
Well I got a pair for Xmas and promptly saw my times drop on the next workout. I think if you "hitch em up good" it makes no odds, but I was wearing swim shorts before. I don't think the jammers felt restrictive at all.
I will be interested in hearing other more knowledgeable opinions on this.
