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.
Ha, ha, that's what the girl next to me in my IM thought. She caught me at the wall, but then it was time for free, and I was gone. That was sweet.
Attagirl!!! Congrats on your Nats cuts too!
As all right minded folks well know, breaststroke is just a means to get to freestyle in the IM. Good luck to both you and FlyQueen in your fly war. It will be interesting to see who emerges victorious after taper. Now, stop hijacking this thread with your trash talk and go post on the "grudge race" thread. :thhbbb:
imspoiled:
Attagirl!!! I love twizzlers, BTW. No zone "taper" for me. I think you actually need to train a reasonable amount for a taper. I'll take it easy the week before and then just show up and swim. Julie is tapering though so watch out for her in the 200 back! She looks really good right now.
Ha, ha, that's what the girl next to me in my IM thought. She caught me at the wall, but then it was time for free, and I was gone. That was sweet.
Attagirl!!! Congrats on your Nats cuts too!
As all right minded folks well know, breaststroke is just a means to get to freestyle in the IM. Good luck to both you and FlyQueen in your fly war. It will be interesting to see who emerges victorious after taper. Now, stop hijacking this thread with your trash talk and go post on the "grudge race" thread. :thhbbb:
imspoiled:
Attagirl!!! I love twizzlers, BTW. No zone "taper" for me. I think you actually need to train a reasonable amount for a taper. I'll take it easy the week before and then just show up and swim. Julie is tapering though so watch out for her in the 200 back! She looks really good right now.
