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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Since tattling on the good deeds of other forum posters has been ok'd by Mr. Thread-Initiator himself, wanted to say that Flyqueen did not only have a great swim yesterday, she took 4 seconds off her PB in the 100 fly (unshaved, unrested, wearing a regular suit)!!! Watch out for the taper, ladies and gentlemen!
As for me, the times are much faster in-season this year than last and I really hope to hit some pre-baby times at State next month!
Congrats to both you and Heather, Carrie. I think you guys are going to turn in some really fast times at your state meet based on how well y'all's meets have been going ...and the fact that you will be shaved and tapered (and wearing fastskins I presume?)
I'm also glad to hear Rich did well in his 100 IM! Sorry to hear about your goggle malfunctions in your breaststroke races. Its amazing you were able to get anywhere near your previous times though with that stomach virus and the back probs. Just make sure to stay healty between now and zones and you may have some big time drops at that meet! I think you can go 32 in the 50 *** if you were running on all 4 cyllinders and properly rested.
Newmastersswimmer
p.s. Good luck this weekend Floyd and Kyra!! Sorry to hear about your cold Kyra. Get plenty of rest and take some vitamins.
Since tattling on the good deeds of other forum posters has been ok'd by Mr. Thread-Initiator himself, wanted to say that Flyqueen did not only have a great swim yesterday, she took 4 seconds off her PB in the 100 fly (unshaved, unrested, wearing a regular suit)!!! Watch out for the taper, ladies and gentlemen!
As for me, the times are much faster in-season this year than last and I really hope to hit some pre-baby times at State next month!
Congrats to both you and Heather, Carrie. I think you guys are going to turn in some really fast times at your state meet based on how well y'all's meets have been going ...and the fact that you will be shaved and tapered (and wearing fastskins I presume?)
I'm also glad to hear Rich did well in his 100 IM! Sorry to hear about your goggle malfunctions in your breaststroke races. Its amazing you were able to get anywhere near your previous times though with that stomach virus and the back probs. Just make sure to stay healty between now and zones and you may have some big time drops at that meet! I think you can go 32 in the 50 *** if you were running on all 4 cyllinders and properly rested.
Newmastersswimmer
p.s. Good luck this weekend Floyd and Kyra!! Sorry to hear about your cold Kyra. Get plenty of rest and take some vitamins.
