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.
Thanks to everyone for tMy 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!
This has happened to me too Dana! People are insane. Except I see you need an "attagirl" cuz you're doing some major engine building swimming with the kiddies and doing 5000+ yards. Keep up the good work!
Jim:
You too, Jim, with those flip turns. Major accomplishment!! Yes, people feel like they are drowning learning breaststroke. Do you really need to learn that one?! :rofl: I guess there are IMs in your future?
I need an attagirl because I just got 30 injections to the shoulder from my prolo guy and it hurts a bit. But he still said I could swim tomorrow!! So I'll be off to the pool with my big fin. Good thing I got in a good workout yesterday. Only bad news is that I have to cut back the competitions a bit and cut back the # events. But that's OK. I can live with it, as long as I can still hit the pool! :banana:
Thanks to everyone for tMy 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!
This has happened to me too Dana! People are insane. Except I see you need an "attagirl" cuz you're doing some major engine building swimming with the kiddies and doing 5000+ yards. Keep up the good work!
Jim:
You too, Jim, with those flip turns. Major accomplishment!! Yes, people feel like they are drowning learning breaststroke. Do you really need to learn that one?! :rofl: I guess there are IMs in your future?
I need an attagirl because I just got 30 injections to the shoulder from my prolo guy and it hurts a bit. But he still said I could swim tomorrow!! So I'll be off to the pool with my big fin. Good thing I got in a good workout yesterday. Only bad news is that I have to cut back the competitions a bit and cut back the # events. But that's OK. I can live with it, as long as I can still hit the pool! :banana:
