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.
Yo guys, here's my attagirl moment: Yesterday, I took my LOOOOONGEST swim... final countdown, three weeks to go before my 5.25 miler, and yesterday, in a POOL (complete with kids playing near my lane and leaning on the lane rope), I did ... 5.25 miles!! Or 9450 yards! Not in Donna's league, but thanks to Donna's extremely helpful coaching!
My arms/shoulders were saying things to me that I probably shouldn't put on a public forum, but they held up... I rewarded myself at dinner with a Flying Fish on draft! (True to finding one's inner fish, maybe drinking beer w/ a name like that will get me closer....) ;)
I think I might be almost warmed up for this race...
Amazing!!:bouncing:
I think a 5.25 miler is far too short for you now! I think you should fly down and do that 20 mile thing with Donna. You insane people.
Yo guys, here's my attagirl moment: Yesterday, I took my LOOOOONGEST swim... final countdown, three weeks to go before my 5.25 miler, and yesterday, in a POOL (complete with kids playing near my lane and leaning on the lane rope), I did ... 5.25 miles!! Or 9450 yards! Not in Donna's league, but thanks to Donna's extremely helpful coaching!
My arms/shoulders were saying things to me that I probably shouldn't put on a public forum, but they held up... I rewarded myself at dinner with a Flying Fish on draft! (True to finding one's inner fish, maybe drinking beer w/ a name like that will get me closer....) ;)
I think I might be almost warmed up for this race...
Amazing!!:bouncing:
I think a 5.25 miler is far too short for you now! I think you should fly down and do that 20 mile thing with Donna. You insane people.
