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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How cool is this! You go girl! 50,000 yards is a ton. You've got me cold this last month.
Myself, I would like to report that I swam for the first time in 8 whole days last night. Only for an hour or so. I did 900 meters of breaststroke and breaststroke kick among other things. 10 x 50 meters *** on the 1:00 with the monofin on the advice of my friend Muppet.
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Ditto from too on what Fort said. Thanks for sharing that with us Judy....It is soooo inspiring to hear things like that!! I am so happy for you! I'll try not to hold the fact that you are friends with that British dude (AKA Little Richard) against you as well.....LOL!!
Newmastersswimmer
How cool is this! You go girl! 50,000 yards is a ton. You've got me cold this last month.
Myself, I would like to report that I swam for the first time in 8 whole days last night. Only for an hour or so. I did 900 meters of breaststroke and breaststroke kick among other things. 10 x 50 meters *** on the 1:00 with the monofin on the advice of my friend Muppet.
posted by Fort
Ditto from too on what Fort said. Thanks for sharing that with us Judy....It is soooo inspiring to hear things like that!! I am so happy for you! I'll try not to hold the fact that you are friends with that British dude (AKA Little Richard) against you as well.....LOL!!
Newmastersswimmer
