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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Did you miss the NH designation? :thhbbb:
I just don't want to be only a breaststroker the rest of my life.:thhbbb: I'm leaving that for mini-Fort. One breaststroker in the family is enough!
Amen to that sister! My daughter is also a b-stroker, and I love her anyway. I swim the b-stroke mainly to make her work harder. If I can beat her, she practices harder!
Promise not to do any butt kicking at zones. Will be in the midst of major engine building for Nats, and plan to swim "off" events. I actually have the 200 *** penciled in on my entry form; although, I may come to my senses before mailing.
Did you miss the NH designation? :thhbbb:
I just don't want to be only a breaststroker the rest of my life.:thhbbb: I'm leaving that for mini-Fort. One breaststroker in the family is enough!
Amen to that sister! My daughter is also a b-stroker, and I love her anyway. I swim the b-stroke mainly to make her work harder. If I can beat her, she practices harder!
Promise not to do any butt kicking at zones. Will be in the midst of major engine building for Nats, and plan to swim "off" events. I actually have the 200 *** penciled in on my entry form; although, I may come to my senses before mailing.
