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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I just want to pat myself on the back for getting back in the water after a year off for various reasons. I'm on the "advice for a backslider" thread. I hate to cheer myself on, I feel like a fraud after reading all these stories, but I'm happy I finally did it, getting back in the water, and I did it with the help of people on this board, so atta-boy, atta-girl to all of you for your kind words!
I just want to pat myself on the back for getting back in the water after a year off for various reasons. I'm on the "advice for a backslider" thread. I hate to cheer myself on, I feel like a fraud after reading all these stories, but I'm happy I finally did it, getting back in the water, and I did it with the help of people on this board, so atta-boy, atta-girl to all of you for your kind words!
