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.
Wow, Fort, that is a pile of yardage for a sprinter like yourself. Are you experimenting with what could become "DISTANCE?" Hey, it's not all that bad, it's just the training for it that is BAD!!!
NO. NO. NO. A thousand times no.
I am just trying to whip myself into better shape. I'd also like to be fit enough so I can swim 100s without loafing the first 50 or dying the last 10 yards. :agree: The workouts are still mostly sprint based, nothing over 200s (as you know!) I never go more than 4000 and only then with my team. Usually 3000 on my own. I'll leave the distance for you slow twitchers!
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Wow, Fort, that is a pile of yardage for a sprinter like yourself. Are you experimenting with what could become "DISTANCE?" Hey, it's not all that bad, it's just the training for it that is BAD!!!
NO. NO. NO. A thousand times no.
I am just trying to whip myself into better shape. I'd also like to be fit enough so I can swim 100s without loafing the first 50 or dying the last 10 yards. :agree: The workouts are still mostly sprint based, nothing over 200s (as you know!) I never go more than 4000 and only then with my team. Usually 3000 on my own. I'll leave the distance for you slow twitchers!
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