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.
Well then, an Attagirl, based on advance information, to our Fortress, who would be living proof that suffering various maladies and complaining vociferously about them, stands as the ideal taper.
:thhbbb: :thhbbb: :thhbbb: :thhbbb:
It just proves that you must complain to your doctor and get good drugs.
Everyone swam great and all deserve attatboys and attagirls! Lots of PBs and fun! Rich did his first ever backstroke turn! Julie swam an unbelievable 1650, looking like a lock for a great OW season. Muppet won the 200 fly. Mollie swam a great 200 back. The mysterious Jeff Roddin showed up at our forum dinner to brag about his 200 fly. :rofl: Jim Matysek even allowed us to diss on breaststroke for awhile at dinner. And he is swimming injury free for the first time in 5 years. Yay! More details to follow after day two. Must go swim now. No grudge race today, thank god.
:woot: to all colonies zone swimmers!
Well then, an Attagirl, based on advance information, to our Fortress, who would be living proof that suffering various maladies and complaining vociferously about them, stands as the ideal taper.
:thhbbb: :thhbbb: :thhbbb: :thhbbb:
It just proves that you must complain to your doctor and get good drugs.
Everyone swam great and all deserve attatboys and attagirls! Lots of PBs and fun! Rich did his first ever backstroke turn! Julie swam an unbelievable 1650, looking like a lock for a great OW season. Muppet won the 200 fly. Mollie swam a great 200 back. The mysterious Jeff Roddin showed up at our forum dinner to brag about his 200 fly. :rofl: Jim Matysek even allowed us to diss on breaststroke for awhile at dinner. And he is swimming injury free for the first time in 5 years. Yay! More details to follow after day two. Must go swim now. No grudge race today, thank god.
:woot: to all colonies zone swimmers!
