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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Peter, thank you for the kind words. (come on down when you get a chance. we'll have coffee.)
Nancy, i haven't really done a lot. I run a bit. mostly, i attribute the distance in the pool to a very low energy form... at no time during the swim am i out of breath (if that happens, i stop and think about what i was doing or not doing with the goal of correcting the form deficiency). at the end of a swim like that, i still feel fresh. it takes me about 36 minutes (plus or minus 4 min) to go one mile. for me, it truly is all about being one with the water. (you also seem to be not too far away, nancy... the invite for a cup of coffee stands for you, too.)
be,
jim
Peter, thank you for the kind words. (come on down when you get a chance. we'll have coffee.)
Nancy, i haven't really done a lot. I run a bit. mostly, i attribute the distance in the pool to a very low energy form... at no time during the swim am i out of breath (if that happens, i stop and think about what i was doing or not doing with the goal of correcting the form deficiency). at the end of a swim like that, i still feel fresh. it takes me about 36 minutes (plus or minus 4 min) to go one mile. for me, it truly is all about being one with the water. (you also seem to be not too far away, nancy... the invite for a cup of coffee stands for you, too.)
be,
jim
