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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Bill, you definitely deserve an Attaboy; the ocean has a personality of its own and many challenges are thrown to swimmers. That is one heck of a time in those conditions, I don't think I could have done that time. I could feel every one of your descriptions, the ocean can throw us up and down and around in bad conditions. These things make our accomplishments very personally rewarding when we finish. Kind of look back on what you did and go, my goodness or other words really come to mind.
Bravo, my friend.
donna
Bill, you definitely deserve an Attaboy; the ocean has a personality of its own and many challenges are thrown to swimmers. That is one heck of a time in those conditions, I don't think I could have done that time. I could feel every one of your descriptions, the ocean can throw us up and down and around in bad conditions. These things make our accomplishments very personally rewarding when we finish. Kind of look back on what you did and go, my goodness or other words really come to mind.
Bravo, my friend.
donna
