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.
Forty when did you become the dictator of the off topic posting? :thhbbb: ;)
Like I said, Bring it!
I'm defending Peter's honor. :D He did say "NH." :thhbbb:
But I'm prepared to trounce both you and some girl anyway, even without a taper or any engine building, if you want to focus on that. Ha! :laugh2:
I can't wait to see SS in action. :banana: He had a pretty darn good maiden 50 fly. Attaboy Rich!
Now, stop hijacking this thread with your trash talk and go post on the "grudge race" thread. :thhbbb:
Sorry, Peter. One good meet and I start babbling. I shall be good and quiet from now on.
(And thanks, Fort.)
Just wait until I taper ...
Ah, but I get to taper and swim again after you. Just one of the many benefits of actually going to Nationals.
Look...you're both really heading for a fall...I swam an OK maiden 50 fly with a really bad back and just a few sessions of self teaching...just wait until I'm fit...I may sex change just to beat you both on the books!
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Look...you're both really heading for a fall...I swam an OK maiden 50 fly with a really bad back and just a few sessions of self teaching...just wait until I'm fit...I may sex change just to beat you both on the books!
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a sex change will alter your center of gravity, and you will have to learn how to fly all over again. it will be easier than walking in heels though...i'm sure.
Leslie can stand in for me anytime. And I know that youthful high spirits are kicking in (notice that the butterflyers start it, bugling their challenges like charging dinosaurs) but yeah, I think all this could discourage someone happy with completing their first race etc., from posting. Which doesn't mean that I don't expect to see these anticipated results to start pouring in to receive the coveted 'Attaboy' or 'Attagirl' (or posted by helpful forum reporters to overcome bashful self-censorship). Good luck to everyone, grudge matches or not, keep us informed.
With Michelle dropping nearly 4 seconds off of her 100 *** time and Heather dropping 4 seconds off of her 100 fly time, it makes the time drops by Phelps look tame in comparison! 4 seconds (or 3.6 seconds) is a super big drop for a 100 Great job to both of y'all!! ...or in the words chosen for this thread Attagirls to both of y'all!! (now maybe I can drop 1 or 2 seconds in my 100 fly over the course of all of next season?? We'll see LOL!)
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With Michelle dropping nearly 4 seconds off of her 100 *** time and Heather dropping 4 seconds off of her 100 fly time, it makes the time drops by Phelps look tame in comparison! 4 seconds (or 3.6 seconds) is a super big drop for a 100 Great job to both of y'all!! ...or in the words chosen for this thread Attagirls to both of y'all!! (now maybe I can drop 1 or 2 seconds in my 100 fly over the course of all of next season?? We'll see LOL!)
Newmastersswimmer
I actually think Michelle was swimming faster to get away from me at the far end of the lane!
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I actually think Michelle was swimming faster to get away from me at the far end of the lane!
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I knew there had to be a rational explanation for such a huge time drop....now it all makes perfect sense. Thanks Rich! :rofl: :rofl:
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