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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. :shakeshead: They weren't all "injections." Some just pin pricks, slapped some biofreeze on it.
Either way, OUCH Fort! I can't believe you still swim 4000 after all that. I would be swimming in a big green appletini!:notworthy:
Isn't Biofreeze the best!!! A trainer put me onto it a few years back & it is now a swim bag staple.
I wish I could say that I do 5000 with the kiddies all the time. Alas, it's usually only once a week. It takes me that long to recover afterward. My engine is not quite vintage, but it ain't a brand new hemi either.:eek:
Dana
. :shakeshead: They weren't all "injections." Some just pin pricks, slapped some biofreeze on it.
Either way, OUCH Fort! I can't believe you still swim 4000 after all that. I would be swimming in a big green appletini!:notworthy:
Isn't Biofreeze the best!!! A trainer put me onto it a few years back & it is now a swim bag staple.
I wish I could say that I do 5000 with the kiddies all the time. Alas, it's usually only once a week. It takes me that long to recover afterward. My engine is not quite vintage, but it ain't a brand new hemi either.:eek:
Dana
