I thought I'd try an experiment here. I propose that anyone of any swimming level can use this thread (or not) when, whether in a small way or earthshaking manner you've done something in the pool that you're proud and/or pleased by. Anyone is welcome to add encouraging comments (or not) or ask for more info., but please no grandstanding or feuding.
Okay- I'll go first (and I'm just as hesitant as anyone else). Context: last few months hellish: collapse of my dream business, death in family, huge money troubles etc. result months out of water & exercise & 30lb gain. Further, I just went back over the last 10 yrs, averaged 1 meet a year, no more than 4 months training in any one year. So- been back in water 4 weeks, 2-3 times a week and mostly feeling like chopped liver. Monday night coach say we're going to do dive 25's (meters) from blocks, starter's instructions. Now I haven't done this in years 'cause I have a very bad neck- but I've been frustrated so...did all 3 breastroke 16.3, 15.5, 16.2 which tells me I've still got prospects to go fast again! I am pleased.
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Thank you Peter -- I think I am going to love this thread:groovy: .
I will start by saying that I am not swimming with any master's team and do everything on my own. Secondly -- I am verrrrry slowww:snore: :snore: :snore:
That's out of the way!
Beginning in 2007 I have been very consistent with 3 swims a week -- thanks mainly to the Go The Distance Challenge on this site that I am doing -- and have seen some improvements over the past two months.
I have taken off one whole minute from my 400 meter swim (note, I am not citing the time it takes me) :wave: .
I have a no-kick and again, I repeat, I am a slow swimmer (working on getting a bit faster) and this guy in the lane next to me looked so fast and had what appears to be a strong and powerful kick. Welllll - on my long glide and strong catch and little flutter kick -- guess what! I passed him each time he started his length just before my turn.:woot:
The first time I thought is was surely a fluke!:rolleyes: But when it happened several more times, I simply congrtaulated myself.
Sorry this is long, but I am so happy with myself, and this is the first place I have told about it.:banana: Thanks for the opportunity.
Thank you Peter -- I think I am going to love this thread:groovy: .
I will start by saying that I am not swimming with any master's team and do everything on my own. Secondly -- I am verrrrry slowww:snore: :snore: :snore:
That's out of the way!
Beginning in 2007 I have been very consistent with 3 swims a week -- thanks mainly to the Go The Distance Challenge on this site that I am doing -- and have seen some improvements over the past two months.
I have taken off one whole minute from my 400 meter swim (note, I am not citing the time it takes me) :wave: .
I have a no-kick and again, I repeat, I am a slow swimmer (working on getting a bit faster) and this guy in the lane next to me looked so fast and had what appears to be a strong and powerful kick. Welllll - on my long glide and strong catch and little flutter kick -- guess what! I passed him each time he started his length just before my turn.:woot:
The first time I thought is was surely a fluke!:rolleyes: But when it happened several more times, I simply congrtaulated myself.
Sorry this is long, but I am so happy with myself, and this is the first place I have told about it.:banana: Thanks for the opportunity.
