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'm new to this board and I think this is going to be my favorite thread! You guys got me all worked up to head over to our community pool and plow through a few laps. Thanks!
Hey there Maui Mike!
Get over to that community pool and plow through a few laps. Everyone starts or re-starts with only a few lengths of the pool. And after a few laps a few times a week, voila, it will be more laps the next week and the next. And then you become that swimmer who is more at the pool than not. And after you swim/workout, you get to feel so great mentally/physically and get to share your stories here with others experiencing the same things. I kind of love the moaning/groaning of workouts as well as the personal accomplishments that just set us free. By the way, I love Hawaii. I actually wanted to try to swim from Kihei to Molikini.
Donna
I'm new to this board and I think this is going to be my favorite thread! You guys got me all worked up to head over to our community pool and plow through a few laps. Thanks!
Hey there Maui Mike!
Get over to that community pool and plow through a few laps. Everyone starts or re-starts with only a few lengths of the pool. And after a few laps a few times a week, voila, it will be more laps the next week and the next. And then you become that swimmer who is more at the pool than not. And after you swim/workout, you get to feel so great mentally/physically and get to share your stories here with others experiencing the same things. I kind of love the moaning/groaning of workouts as well as the personal accomplishments that just set us free. By the way, I love Hawaii. I actually wanted to try to swim from Kihei to Molikini.
Donna
