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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nowhere near as impressive as all your posts, but.....
today i swam my mile (non-stop as always), but today for the first time, i used flip turns all the way!!!!! somebody was kind enough to teach me the flip turn at the pool last night.... he left before i could get his name.
thanks to the mystery teacher.
be,
jim
Way to go Jim!
In my book that's just as impressive, if not more so. Learning a flip turn is hard, especially for an adult because we tend to lack some of the flexability the kids use to make it look so easy. It's also easy to revert to old habits when we get tired, so using your new skill for the whole swim is quite an accomplishment!
Thanks to everyone for the pat on the back. I can totally relate to the Phelps story, Peter. My kids swim coach is Marie Labosky (who is still a Trials qualifer in the 4-IM), and since I work out with the kids and occasionally swim meets with them, one of the moms says, "I think it would be great if the three of you (Marie, myself, & one of the other coaches) raced each other at the end of practice."
I looked at her like she was nuts and said, "I just swam a 5000 yd practice, and even if I wasn't dead tired, it wouldn't be much of a race. Marie is 10 years younger and an elite swimmer. I swim for Dolphins. It would be like me racing an 8 & under." Mom says, "Oh. I thought it would give the kids something to talk about if you beat her." Sure would, but the only way I'm even close in that race is if she's wearing a drag suit & a tether!
nowhere near as impressive as all your posts, but.....
today i swam my mile (non-stop as always), but today for the first time, i used flip turns all the way!!!!! somebody was kind enough to teach me the flip turn at the pool last night.... he left before i could get his name.
thanks to the mystery teacher.
be,
jim
Way to go Jim!
In my book that's just as impressive, if not more so. Learning a flip turn is hard, especially for an adult because we tend to lack some of the flexability the kids use to make it look so easy. It's also easy to revert to old habits when we get tired, so using your new skill for the whole swim is quite an accomplishment!
Thanks to everyone for the pat on the back. I can totally relate to the Phelps story, Peter. My kids swim coach is Marie Labosky (who is still a Trials qualifer in the 4-IM), and since I work out with the kids and occasionally swim meets with them, one of the moms says, "I think it would be great if the three of you (Marie, myself, & one of the other coaches) raced each other at the end of practice."
I looked at her like she was nuts and said, "I just swam a 5000 yd practice, and even if I wasn't dead tired, it wouldn't be much of a race. Marie is 10 years younger and an elite swimmer. I swim for Dolphins. It would be like me racing an 8 & under." Mom says, "Oh. I thought it would give the kids something to talk about if you beat her." Sure would, but the only way I'm even close in that race is if she's wearing a drag suit & a tether!
