So I made this bet with my 9yo daughter. The bet was that if she swam 100 free (this past Sunday) within 30 seconds of what I swim it in (on the 28th), I would have to give her $20 (10 to her, 10 to her savings account). She is very competitive with me (we race down the slides at the swim center :duel:) and she loves to beat me.
So I was figuring on her going about 1:35-1:38, which means I would have to go about 1:05, really didn't that would be a problem. So what does she do? She nails her start and does THREE flips turns (she does them well in practice, she just isn't confident in them yet) and throws down a 1:29.37. I was thrilled, cause she looked great. Then I did the math :doh:, I gotta go sub 1:00. Maybe in a couple of months, sure, don't think I'm gonna get it in this meet. Ugh, nothing like a trash talking 9yo :rofl:.
Me and my big mouth, maybe I should have held out for 20 seconds??????
Paul
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I should be OK on the turn. But I'm still a little erratic on my distance, hopefully I can get the 45 degree leg extension push off instead of just the toes :wine:
Paul
If you swim SCM everyday - that SCY pool will seem short! Be sure to get use to the length in your warmup.
I should be OK on the turn. But I'm still a little erratic on my distance, hopefully I can get the 45 degree leg extension push off instead of just the toes :wine:
Paul
If you swim SCM everyday - that SCY pool will seem short! Be sure to get use to the length in your warmup.
