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.
Thanks imspoiled,
My boys did great. My oldest took 3rd in the 50 free out of about 40 kids, this in only his second meet. He also swam a great 100 *** and 50 back. We left before the results were posted on the 100 ***, but I think he placed in that as well.
My youngest, who has been swimming longer, dropped over 3 seconds in his 50 free, dropped 5 seconds in his 100 back, and held even on his 50 ***. He was very excited about his swims. :groovy:
Kevin
WOW! It sounds like your boys have the great combination of hard work and talent. It's amazing that your oldest son got 3rd in his SECOND meet! The time drops that your youngest had are huge! He must be working very hard. 3 seconds on a 50 is an impressive drop!
2 ATTABOYS and one big ATTAPARENT for you and your wife. It truly takes dedicated parents to get the swimmers to all those practices!
Thanks imspoiled,
My boys did great. My oldest took 3rd in the 50 free out of about 40 kids, this in only his second meet. He also swam a great 100 *** and 50 back. We left before the results were posted on the 100 ***, but I think he placed in that as well.
My youngest, who has been swimming longer, dropped over 3 seconds in his 50 free, dropped 5 seconds in his 100 back, and held even on his 50 ***. He was very excited about his swims. :groovy:
Kevin
WOW! It sounds like your boys have the great combination of hard work and talent. It's amazing that your oldest son got 3rd in his SECOND meet! The time drops that your youngest had are huge! He must be working very hard. 3 seconds on a 50 is an impressive drop!
2 ATTABOYS and one big ATTAPARENT for you and your wife. It truly takes dedicated parents to get the swimmers to all those practices!
