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.
After all her worrying about the 100 free it looks like she swam it darn near perfect to me:
28.35 57.99 (29.64)
Not sure if she's happy with the time, but the splits look good!
Thanks Kirk! Ande told me I took it out too slow. (I was worried the piano would fall early because I had been so sick all week, so I went out a bit cautiously.) I think I took most of the breathing advice I was given. I didn't breathe until about 8 strokes off the start, then about every 4 and not much the last half length. I had more oxygen than I thought thanks to my trusty inhaler that Muppet did not steal. ;) I'm happy with the time. Since it's the first time I have swum that event since college, it was a PB. Plus, I won, that's always fun and helps the team. I was happier with my 50 free though.
I guess I was on the other end of the forum table when Rich was trashing Paris Hilton, but attaboy for that, Rich! :banana:
After all her worrying about the 100 free it looks like she swam it darn near perfect to me:
28.35 57.99 (29.64)
Not sure if she's happy with the time, but the splits look good!
Thanks Kirk! Ande told me I took it out too slow. (I was worried the piano would fall early because I had been so sick all week, so I went out a bit cautiously.) I think I took most of the breathing advice I was given. I didn't breathe until about 8 strokes off the start, then about every 4 and not much the last half length. I had more oxygen than I thought thanks to my trusty inhaler that Muppet did not steal. ;) I'm happy with the time. Since it's the first time I have swum that event since college, it was a PB. Plus, I won, that's always fun and helps the team. I was happier with my 50 free though.
I guess I was on the other end of the forum table when Rich was trashing Paris Hilton, but attaboy for that, Rich! :banana:
