...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
Well I had a friendly meet today. I figure with all the arguing on the forums...we could all use a bit of my bragging lol ;)
I swam the BR 200, 100 and 50 today and times as follows
2/11/07
200 3:00:78
100 1:19:50
50 :35:62
At the meet on 1/28 I did the following:
200 3:07:49
100 1:22:35
50 :38:48
I have picked up time, so I am happy. Not phenomenal I know but see my times at the top of this thread.
I wasn't really read for the 200 today I didn't feel right but I did better than before. I blew at least 2 of my turns by not kicking on the underwater pull--don't ask me why. LOL.
Anyway enjoy/mock as you wish
Rich
You improved so that's all that really matters. Congrats!
I think your 50 might be faster that the Fort now. :woot:
Did the goggles stay on this time?
Goggles stayed on. :laugh2: The nearly 3 sec pick up on the 50 was good. 3 secs on a short distance was good news. Alas my 9 year old blew the videotaping assignment (whizzing the camera around to make colour commentary on it and basically just not filming me for all the movement) so I can't use any of it. I Just ripped her a new one for that, and she 's now banned from touching the videocamera! Grrr kids! lol
You keep improving like this and you'll have NQT and then will have to join us in Seattle for :drink: and swimming.:groovy:
Hahaha is it much of a diversion to swing through CT on the way from NV?
I highly doubt this year...but if Uncle Sam wants to plop a lump back into my hands on 4/15 who knows. If I scrape together airfare...I'll be looking for a roomie to cut the $...just remember...
"Those aren't two pillows!"
LOL Awesome film.
For my next feat... a sub 30 open turn FR 50 :D
Yards or meters?
Yards sadly Peter...but hey, stick around ;)
I got some video of it that I may share. I'm doing way too many strokes though. I think that's why I have a huge drop on the 100 to 200. At least on my novice analysis that would compute. More strokes = greater fatigue and thus slowing down. My 50's not bad, the 100 rolls about double the 50 but then the brakes get jammed on.
