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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Congrats to all who did good this week. For those I'll see at Zones...bring your cameras!
:D :D
Today, 3/25, I kept my goggles water free and did my first 100 IM.:drink:
Personal highlight, for me...the 100IM going from a full body length behind my next lane to being inches away from him on the touch.
Also, to ATTAGIRL m2tall2 for coming in WELL UNDER her target time on the 100 BR. Good Job!!
I'm guessing you caught the guy on the breaststroke leg. Its always good to have a decent breaststroke in any IM as it comes at perhaps the most crucial point in the race. Congrats on doing so well on your first attempt at that race! From what I understand, you swam quite a lot of different events. I hope you enjoyed the 50 fly o.k.? You also seemed to have become afflicted with a wave of several different kinds of ailments leading up to the meet. You have to get an A for guts if nothing else.
Newmastersswimmer
Congrats to all who did good this week. For those I'll see at Zones...bring your cameras!
:D :D
Today, 3/25, I kept my goggles water free and did my first 100 IM.:drink:
Personal highlight, for me...the 100IM going from a full body length behind my next lane to being inches away from him on the touch.
Also, to ATTAGIRL m2tall2 for coming in WELL UNDER her target time on the 100 BR. Good Job!!
I'm guessing you caught the guy on the breaststroke leg. Its always good to have a decent breaststroke in any IM as it comes at perhaps the most crucial point in the race. Congrats on doing so well on your first attempt at that race! From what I understand, you swam quite a lot of different events. I hope you enjoyed the 50 fly o.k.? You also seemed to have become afflicted with a wave of several different kinds of ailments leading up to the meet. You have to get an A for guts if nothing else.
Newmastersswimmer
