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.
Beth- such a wonderful outcome to a tumultuous period. You're both shing examples of persevering as a mandate to success. Way to go, both of you!
Leslie- you are one tough bugger (used affectionately) aren't you? Please be careful not to make your injury(ies) worse though, we don't want the ogre rampaging and pillaging again, do we?
I am one tough bugger! :banana: I'm trying to be careful. I'm staying away from too much free and fly (:( ) and using those cheater fins to take some pressure off the shoulder. Just kicking tonight. I'm sure there will some recurrence of ogre-ing. I'll make sure to take it out on you! :lolup:
Dana:
Way to go! I got one of those non-swimmer hubbies too. Non-swimmers just don't really get it. Although he could have said "attagirl." But you did fabulous!! I'd love to do a sprint pentathlon. Betcha do even better at Federal Way! Maybe I'll meet you at Colonies Zones. I'll be staggering in with my shoulder in a wheel barrow just to piss off Cruise and duel my secret nemesis.
Beth- such a wonderful outcome to a tumultuous period. You're both shing examples of persevering as a mandate to success. Way to go, both of you!
Leslie- you are one tough bugger (used affectionately) aren't you? Please be careful not to make your injury(ies) worse though, we don't want the ogre rampaging and pillaging again, do we?
I am one tough bugger! :banana: I'm trying to be careful. I'm staying away from too much free and fly (:( ) and using those cheater fins to take some pressure off the shoulder. Just kicking tonight. I'm sure there will some recurrence of ogre-ing. I'll make sure to take it out on you! :lolup:
Dana:
Way to go! I got one of those non-swimmer hubbies too. Non-swimmers just don't really get it. Although he could have said "attagirl." But you did fabulous!! I'd love to do a sprint pentathlon. Betcha do even better at Federal Way! Maybe I'll meet you at Colonies Zones. I'll be staggering in with my shoulder in a wheel barrow just to piss off Cruise and duel my secret nemesis.
