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.
Yay FAF Twin! 4 weeks back is awesome. :groovy:
I'm glad to know you're still faithfully doing all those super boring RC exercises. Me too. Need to do them today... Be sure to report back on your meet! What events are you swimming? How cool that you get to swim with your daughter. That is pretty neat! I can't beat my daughter in breaststroke either. It's quite a mystery how us non-breaststroke sprinters produced breaststrokers ...
That workout looked tough! I'm not fond of timed 400s. So attagirl!!!:banana:
I'm back in the water after a week off for a eye infection. Came back easy. Finally went to a team practice last night for the first time in awhile. Did a rocking main sprint set last night that you would have liked:
4 x (8 x 50, 2 of each stroke)
First round: 2 fast fly, rest perfect technique
Second round: 2 fast back, rest perfect technique
Third round: 2 fast ***, rest perfect technique
Fourth round: 2 fast free, rest perfect technique
Between each round, a 100 free for time and then a 50 EZ. I'm still a little paranoid and swimming with fins b/c of the broken down wore out left shoulder, but I did a :56 on one of the 100 frees push off and basically made it through the workout -- even though my legs were really, really sore from going to a spinning class. Yes, I tried it! It was fun. Going to lift weights today to keep the shoulder together. Going in for my first prolo session on Monday. I don't like shots all that much, but I'm hopeful it will help.
Keep at it! Let us know how the meet goes! Love, your twin
That's my kind of workout! You're right. I would have loved that set. I might have to steal that one. :notworthy:
You and Ande have motivated me to try the spin class. I hope to do it next week... (early in the week since I'm swimming a meet next weekend!) I'll let you know.
What is prolotherapy? I've never heard of it.
:56 on your 100!!! YOU GO GIRL!:banana: :notworthy:
Yay FAF Twin! 4 weeks back is awesome. :groovy:
I'm glad to know you're still faithfully doing all those super boring RC exercises. Me too. Need to do them today... Be sure to report back on your meet! What events are you swimming? How cool that you get to swim with your daughter. That is pretty neat! I can't beat my daughter in breaststroke either. It's quite a mystery how us non-breaststroke sprinters produced breaststrokers ...
That workout looked tough! I'm not fond of timed 400s. So attagirl!!!:banana:
I'm back in the water after a week off for a eye infection. Came back easy. Finally went to a team practice last night for the first time in awhile. Did a rocking main sprint set last night that you would have liked:
4 x (8 x 50, 2 of each stroke)
First round: 2 fast fly, rest perfect technique
Second round: 2 fast back, rest perfect technique
Third round: 2 fast ***, rest perfect technique
Fourth round: 2 fast free, rest perfect technique
Between each round, a 100 free for time and then a 50 EZ. I'm still a little paranoid and swimming with fins b/c of the broken down wore out left shoulder, but I did a :56 on one of the 100 frees push off and basically made it through the workout -- even though my legs were really, really sore from going to a spinning class. Yes, I tried it! It was fun. Going to lift weights today to keep the shoulder together. Going in for my first prolo session on Monday. I don't like shots all that much, but I'm hopeful it will help.
Keep at it! Let us know how the meet goes! Love, your twin
That's my kind of workout! You're right. I would have loved that set. I might have to steal that one. :notworthy:
You and Ande have motivated me to try the spin class. I hope to do it next week... (early in the week since I'm swimming a meet next weekend!) I'll let you know.
What is prolotherapy? I've never heard of it.
:56 on your 100!!! YOU GO GIRL!:banana: :notworthy:
