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.
Excellent idea! Beth, post some photos of you and your daughter. That would be fun! You're not swimming the 100 *** though are you? Just the relay together? I'm so glad you can do fly!! :groovy: The best stroke ever -- also the most shoulder wrecking stroke (well for my particular ailment anyway). ;) Are you swimming your fav event, the 100 free? Report back so we can give you some more attagirls. I think we all enjoy doing that. :)
Peter:
There will be no photos. :shakeshead: They weren't all "injections." Some just pin pricks, slapped some biofreeze on it. No more NSAIDs. We'll see over time whether the prolo helps. I am apparently the first prolo guinea pig on these boards even though it seems to be increasing in popularity. Me and those baseball pitchers ... If my shoulder is substantially better in 6 months and I can still swim and and fly and compete along the way, I'm changing my name to ProloQueen. :rofl: I'm sure FlyQueen won't mind. Especially since she appears to be morphing into a freestyler. She may have to get a new secret nemesis. ;) Just don't give me up the 50 fly, FlyQueen, even if you love that 100 free!
At least no one can say I'm conventional in my choice of therapy. ;)
Actually I am thinking I am 100 swimmer. The 100s I will swim will be fly and free. Fly is still my favorite stroke but I still have a ways to go before I can actually earn my moniker. We'll see ... I'll still do the 50s for sure and MIGHT bump up the 200 free ever so often (the 100 free is fabulous just like my other big sister says)
I will NEVER give up the 50 fly, too much fun. I am liking the 100 more and more and I hope you beat me down ... :dedhorse: ... If I ever start talking 200 fly again in any way shape or form (with the possible excpetion of doing it at state for teammate points)
Anyway ... Beth I am SO happy for you that you are back in the water. I think it's great that your daughter is swimming with you. Can't wait to hear about that. How is your other daughter doing?
Excellent idea! Beth, post some photos of you and your daughter. That would be fun! You're not swimming the 100 *** though are you? Just the relay together? I'm so glad you can do fly!! :groovy: The best stroke ever -- also the most shoulder wrecking stroke (well for my particular ailment anyway). ;) Are you swimming your fav event, the 100 free? Report back so we can give you some more attagirls. I think we all enjoy doing that. :)
Peter:
There will be no photos. :shakeshead: They weren't all "injections." Some just pin pricks, slapped some biofreeze on it. No more NSAIDs. We'll see over time whether the prolo helps. I am apparently the first prolo guinea pig on these boards even though it seems to be increasing in popularity. Me and those baseball pitchers ... If my shoulder is substantially better in 6 months and I can still swim and and fly and compete along the way, I'm changing my name to ProloQueen. :rofl: I'm sure FlyQueen won't mind. Especially since she appears to be morphing into a freestyler. She may have to get a new secret nemesis. ;) Just don't give me up the 50 fly, FlyQueen, even if you love that 100 free!
At least no one can say I'm conventional in my choice of therapy. ;)
Actually I am thinking I am 100 swimmer. The 100s I will swim will be fly and free. Fly is still my favorite stroke but I still have a ways to go before I can actually earn my moniker. We'll see ... I'll still do the 50s for sure and MIGHT bump up the 200 free ever so often (the 100 free is fabulous just like my other big sister says)
I will NEVER give up the 50 fly, too much fun. I am liking the 100 more and more and I hope you beat me down ... :dedhorse: ... If I ever start talking 200 fly again in any way shape or form (with the possible excpetion of doing it at state for teammate points)
Anyway ... Beth I am SO happy for you that you are back in the water. I think it's great that your daughter is swimming with you. Can't wait to hear about that. How is your other daughter doing?
