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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Thanks Peter. Kyra was at the same meet. I thought she did great, but I'll let her tell you all about it.
I must confess I haven't been keeping up with this thread, so when I randomly opened it and see y'all talking about me, I thought I'd post my times. ;) They're ok, but I think I could have done better.
50 free- 33 (ties my personal best)
100 free - 1:15 (my PB is 1:14)
1000 free- 15:01
50 *** - 43 (could have been better)
100 *** - 1:36
Thanks Peter. Kyra was at the same meet. I thought she did great, but I'll let her tell you all about it.
I must confess I haven't been keeping up with this thread, so when I randomly opened it and see y'all talking about me, I thought I'd post my times. ;) They're ok, but I think I could have done better.
50 free- 33 (ties my personal best)
100 free - 1:15 (my PB is 1:14)
1000 free- 15:01
50 *** - 43 (could have been better)
100 *** - 1:36
