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 actually think Michelle was swimming faster to get away from me at the far end of the lane!
:joker:
I didn't know you had such a performance enhancing effect! May I borrow you next time I'm in a meet? I can use all the :help: I can get! :laugh2:
I can't report impressive times right now, but I'm happy to say that my training is starting to "regrow" following that nasty flu virus described in an earlier thread. This past Sunday I made it to 2750 yards (a post-illness distance PR, not up to where I was yet but getting there); later that same day, I ran six miles. (Also training for Philly's Broad Street Run.)
So, step by step.... BabsVa, congrats on your progress. I started to get the flip turn but somehow lost the technique, so have to recover that again eventually. I know exactly what you mean about butterfly. Mine isn't pretty but when I can get a full length of the pool doing it, it's always a reason to celebrate.
And congrats to all on your super times and training! :applaud:
I actually think Michelle was swimming faster to get away from me at the far end of the lane!
:joker:
I didn't know you had such a performance enhancing effect! May I borrow you next time I'm in a meet? I can use all the :help: I can get! :laugh2:
I can't report impressive times right now, but I'm happy to say that my training is starting to "regrow" following that nasty flu virus described in an earlier thread. This past Sunday I made it to 2750 yards (a post-illness distance PR, not up to where I was yet but getting there); later that same day, I ran six miles. (Also training for Philly's Broad Street Run.)
So, step by step.... BabsVa, congrats on your progress. I started to get the flip turn but somehow lost the technique, so have to recover that again eventually. I know exactly what you mean about butterfly. Mine isn't pretty but when I can get a full length of the pool doing it, it's always a reason to celebrate.
And congrats to all on your super times and training! :applaud:
