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.
Julie: Way to go! Those are a tough bunch of events for a short meet. I can't believe you got so little rest between the 2-IM and the 2-Fly. You are much braver than me. Great job on the 100 back! I have a feeling I will get outtouched again this year in that at Albatross -- or worse. I'm hoping to see you this Thursday. Eye infection all better. Great job!
Yeah, having less than 5 minuted in between 200 IM and 200 fly is not good. I was still breathing pretty heavy when I got up on the blocks for the 200 fly. I almost started doing breaststroke kick towards the end, which I had no idea was legal until I was telling Wally at practice tonight about my 200 fly. If only I had known!!! The 100 back was awesome...such a good feeling. Only 6 more seconds to break a minute :applaud:
I had a great workout tonight and was coming in on 1:05-1:07 for a set of 10 x 100 free. If only I could have done that YESTERDAY during my 500 free. Oh well, it was good to do some races and remember what it feel like to push yourself in a race.
See you at the pool! I'll be there Thursday. Are you definitely doing Albatross? Anyone else on the board doing Albatross besides Muppet? SwimmieAvsFan maybe?
Julie: Way to go! Those are a tough bunch of events for a short meet. I can't believe you got so little rest between the 2-IM and the 2-Fly. You are much braver than me. Great job on the 100 back! I have a feeling I will get outtouched again this year in that at Albatross -- or worse. I'm hoping to see you this Thursday. Eye infection all better. Great job!
Yeah, having less than 5 minuted in between 200 IM and 200 fly is not good. I was still breathing pretty heavy when I got up on the blocks for the 200 fly. I almost started doing breaststroke kick towards the end, which I had no idea was legal until I was telling Wally at practice tonight about my 200 fly. If only I had known!!! The 100 back was awesome...such a good feeling. Only 6 more seconds to break a minute :applaud:
I had a great workout tonight and was coming in on 1:05-1:07 for a set of 10 x 100 free. If only I could have done that YESTERDAY during my 500 free. Oh well, it was good to do some races and remember what it feel like to push yourself in a race.
See you at the pool! I'll be there Thursday. Are you definitely doing Albatross? Anyone else on the board doing Albatross besides Muppet? SwimmieAvsFan maybe?
