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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Thanks Rich! My inner fish and I have a lunch date on August 3, hee hee!
That's cool that you're planning an open water event! Wish you success... Just be careful... darn things are addictive! ;)
You'll be able to do it breaststroke and beat many, many of the freestylers! :applaud:
You might find this interesting: I've just been corresponding w/ someone via e-mail who two years ago breaststroked the swim I'm going to do!
I can swim an EZ version of breaststroke endlessly...well almost...It's my preservaton stroke...when all else fails I can frog myself to safety. I plan to go frontcrawl for the OW mile though. I might rest if I need to but normally after 500Y I'll be in the zone.
Thanks Rich! My inner fish and I have a lunch date on August 3, hee hee!
That's cool that you're planning an open water event! Wish you success... Just be careful... darn things are addictive! ;)
You'll be able to do it breaststroke and beat many, many of the freestylers! :applaud:
You might find this interesting: I've just been corresponding w/ someone via e-mail who two years ago breaststroked the swim I'm going to do!
I can swim an EZ version of breaststroke endlessly...well almost...It's my preservaton stroke...when all else fails I can frog myself to safety. I plan to go frontcrawl for the OW mile though. I might rest if I need to but normally after 500Y I'll be in the zone.
