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.
I'm giving a big ATTAGIRL to my FAF Sistas, Swimr4Life and FlyQueen for having such great meets this weekend!!!! Yay!!!
:groovy: :banana: :woot: :bow: :lolup: :smooch:
Thanks so much Sis! It was so special to be able to share the Masters experience with my daughter!! It was her first Masters meet (she is 18) and she loved it! She couldn't get over how laid back, fun and supportive everyone was. I also enjoyed showing her off to all my old swimming buddies. We both won high point for our age groups!! My times were ok considering I was out of the water for 3 months! I was way off my best times but its ok considering the circumstances. I'm considering them my "new best times" for my 45-49 age group.:banana: The thing I'm most proud of was even splitting my 200 free! I usually DON'T DO THAT! Boy...it sure did feel better swimming it that way! I'm usually of the sprinter "go out hard and hold on til the end" school of thought. The events were extrememely close together so the meet was very tiring.
Unfortunately I started coming down with the true blue flu the next day! I was out of commission all week last week. Oh my....I don't ever remember being that sick in my entire life! ....and I had a flu shot! :( I ran a fever for 4-5 days and felt horrid! I'm finally able to function today. Tamiflu....I think I love you!
I'm giving a big ATTAGIRL to my FAF Sistas, Swimr4Life and FlyQueen for having such great meets this weekend!!!! Yay!!!
:groovy: :banana: :woot: :bow: :lolup: :smooch:
Thanks so much Sis! It was so special to be able to share the Masters experience with my daughter!! It was her first Masters meet (she is 18) and she loved it! She couldn't get over how laid back, fun and supportive everyone was. I also enjoyed showing her off to all my old swimming buddies. We both won high point for our age groups!! My times were ok considering I was out of the water for 3 months! I was way off my best times but its ok considering the circumstances. I'm considering them my "new best times" for my 45-49 age group.:banana: The thing I'm most proud of was even splitting my 200 free! I usually DON'T DO THAT! Boy...it sure did feel better swimming it that way! I'm usually of the sprinter "go out hard and hold on til the end" school of thought. The events were extrememely close together so the meet was very tiring.
Unfortunately I started coming down with the true blue flu the next day! I was out of commission all week last week. Oh my....I don't ever remember being that sick in my entire life! ....and I had a flu shot! :( I ran a fever for 4-5 days and felt horrid! I'm finally able to function today. Tamiflu....I think I love you!
