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.
Since this is a "no judgment" thread, I do not want to get any claptrap about doing breaststroke. Even from evil Paul Smith.
You have NO idea how much self control this is taking to not.....Ok, I'm just going to stop!
Great thread Peter........and hang in there!
As for me.....the knee is getting better and I've been able to swim more consistently....plus I've dropped 13lbs.....long way to go still but thats what life is all about....
Since this is a "no judgment" thread, I do not want to get any claptrap about doing breaststroke. Even from evil Paul Smith.
You have NO idea how much self control this is taking to not.....Ok, I'm just going to stop!
Great thread Peter........and hang in there!
As for me.....the knee is getting better and I've been able to swim more consistently....plus I've dropped 13lbs.....long way to go still but thats what life is all about....
