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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:groovy: OK -- another attagirl for me!! For about a year now I have swum at the same time once or twice a week as another (younger) woman who mainly swims in the lane next to me. In the past I would fight reallllly hard to TRY to keep up with her for some of the laps. After a few lengths she would always pull ahead and of course end up way ahead within a short amount of time.
Today! I not only caught up with her after she had pushed off from the wall, I kept up with her for several laps and started to inch ahead when she stopped swimming. I'm sure it was because she was nearing the end of her workout and NOT because I was about to pass her:rolleyes:
My reading about and practicing some drills, my consistent 3 swims a week, and the one freestyle clinic I attended last month are paying off!
:wiggle:
:groovy: OK -- another attagirl for me!! For about a year now I have swum at the same time once or twice a week as another (younger) woman who mainly swims in the lane next to me. In the past I would fight reallllly hard to TRY to keep up with her for some of the laps. After a few lengths she would always pull ahead and of course end up way ahead within a short amount of time.
Today! I not only caught up with her after she had pushed off from the wall, I kept up with her for several laps and started to inch ahead when she stopped swimming. I'm sure it was because she was nearing the end of her workout and NOT because I was about to pass her:rolleyes:
My reading about and practicing some drills, my consistent 3 swims a week, and the one freestyle clinic I attended last month are paying off!
:wiggle:
