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.
My turn:
I swam in the Inland NW Masters Champs meet in Pullman WA last weekend. I didn't do as well as I wanted in 2 of my races but the other 2 were ok.
100 back: About 4 sec off my best. My legs went numb after the 1st 50. Need to do more kicking and work more on the 2nd half of this race.
200 IM: First time I've swam this event. OMG! I must've went out too fast in the fly (it felt good) 'cause I died big time about halfway through the back and just finishing was an accomplishment.
100 fly: Only the 3rd time I've done this one. PB by 5 sec. The halfway point of this race ia NOT at the 50! I swam well for 75 then it was butterstruggle the rest of the way. My teammate said it was painful to watch.
50 fly: About .4 off my pb but it felt great and no struggle. Smooth and strong all the way. Pic of the start showed me off the blocks last. Need to work on reaction at the start!
Now I need to decide between the 100 back or 100 fly for Nats. for my 6th entry.
My turn:
I swam in the Inland NW Masters Champs meet in Pullman WA last weekend. I didn't do as well as I wanted in 2 of my races but the other 2 were ok.
100 back: About 4 sec off my best. My legs went numb after the 1st 50. Need to do more kicking and work more on the 2nd half of this race.
200 IM: First time I've swam this event. OMG! I must've went out too fast in the fly (it felt good) 'cause I died big time about halfway through the back and just finishing was an accomplishment.
100 fly: Only the 3rd time I've done this one. PB by 5 sec. The halfway point of this race ia NOT at the 50! I swam well for 75 then it was butterstruggle the rest of the way. My teammate said it was painful to watch.
50 fly: About .4 off my pb but it felt great and no struggle. Smooth and strong all the way. Pic of the start showed me off the blocks last. Need to work on reaction at the start!
Now I need to decide between the 100 back or 100 fly for Nats. for my 6th entry.
