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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gee, i read all of these and i kinda feel horribly outclassed here.... but...
i've been back in the water since dec 06 (after 30+ year hiatus). friday night i swam (swum, swimmed) two miles continuo...contim... continuu... without stopping. it all felt very good, very smooth... and felt i could go further when i did stop.....
no startling speed, no races, no great competition... just one with the water....
be,
jim
That's a lot of conitou..conteni.. non stop swimming for not having been in the pool for all these years! You MUST have been doing something else to maintain all that strength, endurance and aerobic capacity:woot:
Good job, and welcome back to the pool....:groovy:
gee, i read all of these and i kinda feel horribly outclassed here.... but...
i've been back in the water since dec 06 (after 30+ year hiatus). friday night i swam (swum, swimmed) two miles continuo...contim... continuu... without stopping. it all felt very good, very smooth... and felt i could go further when i did stop.....
no startling speed, no races, no great competition... just one with the water....
be,
jim
That's a lot of conitou..conteni.. non stop swimming for not having been in the pool for all these years! You MUST have been doing something else to maintain all that strength, endurance and aerobic capacity:woot:
Good job, and welcome back to the pool....:groovy:
