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.
Matt, I watched you anchoring the 4x100 free relay today. Your stroke looks very good, your body position is nicely high, head turns just to the side when you breathe (no up and down movement) looking down. All that is good. The only thing I would suggest is to make your stroke a little bit longer in the front, glide and catch. As Fortress said, 200 free is a tough race to swim, the more of them you swim the better you'll get. :applaud:
Matt, I watched you anchoring the 4x100 free relay today. Your stroke looks very good, your body position is nicely high, head turns just to the side when you breathe (no up and down movement) looking down. All that is good. The only thing I would suggest is to make your stroke a little bit longer in the front, glide and catch. As Fortress said, 200 free is a tough race to swim, the more of them you swim the better you'll get. :applaud:
