Hi!
Well, it was fun. I ended up spinning my wheels in the 50Br with a 32.11, a 1:07 in the 100IM, a 2:37 in the 200IM and I finished my fly with a 27.97 (that almost beat my time 12 years ago when I trained an average of 3000yds). Our state meet in in mid-April and I intend to train more. The worst feeling in the world was when I got out of the pool. I recently had a calcium scoring test (CT Scan that measures calcium plaque) and I've got to go in Thursday because the results were bad. It wasn't a surprise to me but it still forces some issues. First, my diet will change and I should force myself to exercise more. I hope everyone over 35, who has a history of CHD gets this $200 test, it can tell you a lot, not everything (soft plaque evades the CT Scan) but a lot.
I really think the techpaddles made-up for a lot of yardage I didn't do but it didn't make-up for the pain I felt after each swim. So more yardage. Got to go, God Bless, Coach T.
Former Member
Guys and Gals,
I'll keep everyone posted after I find out what the further tests tell me. I really do appreciate the replies, it really means a lot. Thanks
Hi Tom,
Great job. And not to get off topic...but one of our team parents has a few pairs of your paddles, and they work pretty well. (I like fist drills both personally and for the kids... and the paddles are the next best thing.) Good luck with them.
Coach T,
I think those swim times sound wonderful especially for not competing for so long and even tho you may have had a health scare, at least you are re-committed toward all those things that we all know we should do more of and not just talk about.
You had to feel good with those swim times, I would have!!!
Donna
Tomtopo,
I'm so glad you are being proactive and taking charge of your health. Sometimes it takes a reality check to make us realize that your health is truly one of the most important things in life. I have watched my mom go through so much pain and misery with all of her health problems. Most were out of her control...but, some could be prevented or improved with diet and exercise -heart disease and osteoporosis. It has made me much more conscious of doing all that I can to prevent these problems in the future.
Coach T:
You are heck of a short axis swimmer! What fabulous first meet results! That's awesome. It's also awesome you're going to take care of your health. That's the most important thing! I've had a little scare with my eyes recently (again), and, since I would like to see, I'm being very very careful. So keep at it! It's so nice to read posts like that. Very inspiring. Thanks! Keep us posted.
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Hi!
Well, it was fun. I ended up spinning my wheels in the 50Br with a 32.11, a 1:07 in the 100IM, a 2:37 in the 200IM and I finished my fly with a 27.97 (that almost beat my time 12 years ago when I trained an average of 3000yds). Our state meet in in mid-April and I intend to train more. The worst feeling in the world was when I got out of the pool. I recently had a calcium scoring test (CT Scan that measures calcium plaque) and I've got to go in Thursday because the results were bad. It wasn't a surprise to me but it still forces some issues. First, my diet will change and I should force myself to exercise more. I hope everyone over 35, who has a history of CHD gets this $200 test, it can tell you a lot, not everything (soft plaque evades the CT Scan) but a lot.
I really think the techpaddles made-up for a lot of yardage I didn't do but it didn't make-up for the pain I felt after each swim. So more yardage. Got to go, God Bless, Coach T.
Way to go on the BR! Just stay away from the east-coast!! ;) LOL
I've always been hooked but it's too bad it takes a little bad news to really motivate a person. I admire my colleagues who do it to do it (for the love of life) -- My new motto. For the love of life I'm going to eat healthy, listen to my boys better and with real interest, and I can go on and on and on. You know what I'm talking about my brothers and sisters. God Bless Coach T.
