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!
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
Donna
Sorry to report I wimped out, didn't make it. But I watched a triathalon in SF where they swam from Alcatraz. But I guess that doesn't really count. Oh well.
Donna,
re Kihei to Molokini --- start early, when the wind kicks up it gets mighty rough and there would be no turning around. Gotta have a good escort boat.
Sorry we won't be doing the same race, Stud Muffin. Maybe I will get to meet Finding my Inner Fish. I will be at the OC race Saturday.
Swimmy :)
Hmmm... hadn't thought of doing it this year, but maybe it would be good open water practice... Some weekend plans are afoot w/ some people in my running group, but that swim might be something to consider if I'm free.
Swimmy, are you doing the September Splash? I might very well do that, if it's not the same weekend as the Philly Distance Run.
Haven't really thought that far ahead. I may do the September Splash. I did that one 2 years ago. I skipped it last year, because it was right after I did Alcatraz. Maybe I will see you there.
Swimmy :)
I wish. I 'll be dong the point to point in Westport. Mrs Stud is off to India this weekend, and Mother of Stud conveniently arrives which will help with Stud Jr. and Studette.
Good news: Will be visiting Ocean City late summer to scope out for 2008 vacation (after Wildwood, we won't go anywhere based on other's reccomendations again). Maybe I can talk Mrs Stud into vacationing over the 1miler next year...
Is that the Ocean City Masters Swim? I live in the Philly area, so if you decide to do that one, maybe I'll show up to do it, so I can meet the Famous SwimStud! I'll be looking at you from the back during the race (if I get close enough behind, of course!) but before and after, it'll be cool to meet you! You can tell Mrs.Stud that I'm one of your imaginary internet friends. :)
Donna
Sorry to report I wimped out, didn't make it. But I watched a triathalon in SF where they swam from Alcatraz. But I guess that doesn't really count. Oh well.
Don't despair... watching the triathlon is probably giving you the needed swim vibes--there's this hypnotic effect from watching swimming... "relax... you're getting very drowsy... when you wake up, you will find yourself swimming laps..." ;) (I think that's what happened to me.)
