...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
I wear jammers for meets. I think since you are not supposed to flex at the hips the jammers do no harm. Leg suits are clearly bad for *** IMHO. Kitajima and Hansen seem to do fine in jammers. This may be an arrogant question,but do these coaches really understand breaststroke. Many coaches don't seem to. I have found for myself that jammers are faster in meets than briefs or kneeskins and much faster than full body suits. Try for yourself. Your results may vary.
I wear jammers for meets. I think since you are not supposed to flex at the hips the jammers do no harm. Leg suits are clearly bad for *** IMHO. Kitajima and Hansen seem to do fine in jammers. This may be an arrogant question,but do these coaches really understand breaststroke. Many coaches don't seem to. I have found for myself that jammers are faster in meets than briefs or kneeskins and much faster than full body suits. Try for yourself. Your results may vary.
