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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Attagirl to Kyra and attaboy to poolraat for their meet performances this weekend. Kyra was also fighting a cold going into that meet and that could have been one of the reasons she felt so drained after your races. I say swim the 100 fly poolraat b/c your 50 fly was pretty fast and you only died on the last 25 of your 100 fly. You have to get use to swimming that event....and you swam it for the first time in a long while this past weekend. After you swim it a couple of more times, you will probably die a lot less on the last 25....(and work on the breathing as well).....Also remember that there are such things as 100 IMS too poolrat LOL! :thhbbb:
Also Attagirl to Babsva for conquering the flip turns better at practice! I'm glad to hear how you are becoming more comfortable about them now!
Newmastersswimmer :groovy:
Attagirl to Kyra and attaboy to poolraat for their meet performances this weekend. Kyra was also fighting a cold going into that meet and that could have been one of the reasons she felt so drained after your races. I say swim the 100 fly poolraat b/c your 50 fly was pretty fast and you only died on the last 25 of your 100 fly. You have to get use to swimming that event....and you swam it for the first time in a long while this past weekend. After you swim it a couple of more times, you will probably die a lot less on the last 25....(and work on the breathing as well).....Also remember that there are such things as 100 IMS too poolrat LOL! :thhbbb:
Also Attagirl to Babsva for conquering the flip turns better at practice! I'm glad to hear how you are becoming more comfortable about them now!
Newmastersswimmer :groovy:
