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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Getting beat by my kids left me with mixed emotions. I was happy and proud to see their progress and improvement while at the same time hating to lose to them. But it's making me work harder to just try to keep up.
I'm with you on that poolraat. It's great to watch them grow and go faster and faster, but trying to keep up (or stay a few tenths ahead) is starting to hurt! Really! It's healthy competition though. My daughter is a breaststroker, which means I've had to start working on that blasted stroke (Arrgh); however, she struggles with fly, so I keep swimming it to challenge her to improve. It's so much fun to watch her get better!
Matt- your doughter is a cutie! Swimmer of the month:woot:
Getting beat by my kids left me with mixed emotions. I was happy and proud to see their progress and improvement while at the same time hating to lose to them. But it's making me work harder to just try to keep up.
I'm with you on that poolraat. It's great to watch them grow and go faster and faster, but trying to keep up (or stay a few tenths ahead) is starting to hurt! Really! It's healthy competition though. My daughter is a breaststroker, which means I've had to start working on that blasted stroke (Arrgh); however, she struggles with fly, so I keep swimming it to challenge her to improve. It's so much fun to watch her get better!
Matt- your doughter is a cutie! Swimmer of the month:woot:
