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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Allen- I'm hoping you have about 6 months grace for the 50 & 100, but you can have the 200. Hope you get over your stuff, want to race you both of us healthy.
I have been swimming three days a week (sometimes a Saturday or Sunday also if time and pool allow) since October. On January 24th we all swam a T-20 (so we could fit in two groups during our hour time). I swam 40 laps and because I had never done this before, had nothing to compare it to. I had the most laps of the team (all a new team). Anyway, we swam another one on February 23rd and I swam 51 laps :groovy: . It felt really good to improve that much in a month. I have also lost 10 pounds in that amount of time. I think the weight loss may have had something to do with the increase in laps as well as anything else. Anyway, it feels really good to see such an improvement.
:groovy: OK -- another attagirl for me!! For about a year now I have swum at the same time once or twice a week as another (younger) woman who mainly swims in the lane next to me. In the past I would fight reallllly hard to TRY to keep up with her for some of the laps. After a few lengths she would always pull ahead and of course end up way ahead within a short amount of time.
Today! I not only caught up with her after she had pushed off from the wall, I kept up with her for several laps and started to inch ahead when she stopped swimming. I'm sure it was because she was nearing the end of her workout and NOT because I was about to pass her:rolleyes:
My reading about and practicing some drills, my consistent 3 swims a week, and the one freestyle clinic I attended last month are paying off!
:wiggle:
:groovy: OK -- another attagirl for me!! For about a year now I have swum at the same time once or twice a week as another (younger) woman who mainly swims in the lane next to me. In the past I would fight reallllly hard to TRY to keep up with her for some of the laps. After a few lengths she would always pull ahead and of course end up way ahead within a short amount of time.
Today! I not only caught up with her after she had pushed off from the wall, I kept up with her for several laps and started to inch ahead when she stopped swimming. I'm sure it was because she was nearing the end of her workout and NOT because I was about to pass her:rolleyes:
My reading about and practicing some drills, my consistent 3 swims a week, and the one freestyle clinic I attended last month are paying off!
:wiggle:
Nancy, I hope you shouted "In your face whippersnapper!" at her as she exited ;)
Atta-girl hehe
I have been swimming three days a week (sometimes a Saturday or Sunday also if time and pool allow) since October. On January 24th we all swam a T-20 (so we could fit in two groups during our hour time). I swam 40 laps and because I had never done this before, had nothing to compare it to. I had the most laps of the team (all a new team). Anyway, we swam another one on February 23rd and I swam 51 laps :groovy: . It felt really good to improve that much in a month. I have also lost 10 pounds in that amount of time. I think the weight loss may have had something to do with the increase in laps as well as anything else. Anyway, it feels really good to see such an improvement.
Awesome...atta-girl
Kudos on the weight too I bet that feels good huh? :woot: :smooch:
Pssst *we need a smilie for a wolf-whistle here...*
I think I'm swimming a little faster or the pool's getting a little shorter.
You know how you can get into a groove and kind of 'feel' the wall coming up? Several times lately, I've reached the wall before I'm expecting to. It's a odd feeling: stroke, stroke, stroke and %$@^$!, the wall! I've nearly smacked into it a few times. It may sound silly, but it's a thrilling feeling, when the wall sneaks up on me.
I think I'm swimming a little faster or the pool's getting a little shorter.
You know how you can get into a groove and kind of 'feel' the wall coming up? Several times lately, I've reached the wall before I'm expecting to. It's a odd feeling: stroke, stroke, stroke and %$@^$!, the wall! I've nearly smacked into it a few times. It may sound silly, but it's a thrilling feeling, when the wall sneaks up on me.
as long as it's not from behind I am OK.
The good thing is once you suffer through this losing phase you'll be on maintenace and be able to eat a lot more enjoyable foods and not gain it back...provided you're swimming hard.
That is the plan and I can't wait for the maintenance Phase!!!!!
