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.
Good luck TN Boy!
Now a big attagirl to my FAF twin Draculina Beth/Swimr4Life who swam blazing fast 50 and 100 frees this Saturday, which were her fastest this season!! She is now #1 in the nation in the 100 free (56.2)!! :bow: More swims to come. She proves you don't need sleep to swim fast. :groovy: :banana:
Also attaboy to SwimStud who is a CONN State Champ and PR'd both his 50 free and 200 ***, dropping a full second in both! (No doubt, the starts were improved!) :applaud: :woot:
Thanks for the attaboys Leslie, Rich, Barb and Peter!!!!
I was so happy with my 50 and 100 frees. My personal best times in my new age group! I felt good in the water too!....despite not really sleeping well the week before. Sunday was ok...no improvement on my times. I equaled my 200 free but swam slower on my 100 IM and 50 Fly. I think I got about 4 hours of interrupted sleep the night before!! UGGH. I was very tired and just felt "heavy" in the water Sunday. You know what I mean? The events were very close together - I swam 4 events in two hours Saturday and 4 events in 2 and a half hours Sunday! My 100 IM, 200 free and 50 fly were back to back. But, it was the first annual Gary Eaton meet. Gary was a Georgia Masters swimmer who died last year. We hope to have this meet every year and that attendance will increase! If you are ever interested in coming to a late season short course meet in Georgia, let me know!
Good luck TN Boy!
Now a big attagirl to my FAF twin Draculina Beth/Swimr4Life who swam blazing fast 50 and 100 frees this Saturday, which were her fastest this season!! She is now #1 in the nation in the 100 free (56.2)!! :bow: More swims to come. She proves you don't need sleep to swim fast. :groovy: :banana:
Also attaboy to SwimStud who is a CONN State Champ and PR'd both his 50 free and 200 ***, dropping a full second in both! (No doubt, the starts were improved!) :applaud: :woot:
Thanks for the attaboys Leslie, Rich, Barb and Peter!!!!
I was so happy with my 50 and 100 frees. My personal best times in my new age group! I felt good in the water too!....despite not really sleeping well the week before. Sunday was ok...no improvement on my times. I equaled my 200 free but swam slower on my 100 IM and 50 Fly. I think I got about 4 hours of interrupted sleep the night before!! UGGH. I was very tired and just felt "heavy" in the water Sunday. You know what I mean? The events were very close together - I swam 4 events in two hours Saturday and 4 events in 2 and a half hours Sunday! My 100 IM, 200 free and 50 fly were back to back. But, it was the first annual Gary Eaton meet. Gary was a Georgia Masters swimmer who died last year. We hope to have this meet every year and that attendance will increase! If you are ever interested in coming to a late season short course meet in Georgia, let me know!
