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.
Way to go Allen. I'm glad you weren't a hypocrit! I figure we'll never be 100% when we swim anyway. Really fine swim!
Tons of great performances. Must say that Mollie/SwimmieAvsFan is a national champ in the 200 free, maybe in the 200 back today. She also put together a blazing fast 100 free, dropping 3 seconds from zones, as I recall!
Dana/Imspoiled had a super fast 50 ***. Haven't check her other times yet.
Jaegermeister did a PB in his 50 back.
some_girl did a speedy 100 fly, which looked like a PB.
I'm sure the list of great swims is very, very long. Congrats to all! Where's SeaGurl's report?! And all the gossip?
While I am not swimming at Nats, I am watching the VA State LC Champs at my pool (no workouts for me this weekend). Happy to report I've got a little state champion evilstroker.
Way to go Allen. I'm glad you weren't a hypocrit! I figure we'll never be 100% when we swim anyway. Really fine swim!
Tons of great performances. Must say that Mollie/SwimmieAvsFan is a national champ in the 200 free, maybe in the 200 back today. She also put together a blazing fast 100 free, dropping 3 seconds from zones, as I recall!
Dana/Imspoiled had a super fast 50 ***. Haven't check her other times yet.
Jaegermeister did a PB in his 50 back.
some_girl did a speedy 100 fly, which looked like a PB.
I'm sure the list of great swims is very, very long. Congrats to all! Where's SeaGurl's report?! And all the gossip?
While I am not swimming at Nats, I am watching the VA State LC Champs at my pool (no workouts for me this weekend). Happy to report I've got a little state champion evilstroker.
