First of all, a big THANKS to Ed Saltzman and all the volunteers for making Nationals an enjoyable, FUN experience for this newbie Masters swimmer! I had a blast over these past three days and really appreciate all the hard work that was put in by all of you to make this such a special experience. :applaud:
Congratulations to GAJA!!! :applaud:
And, congratulations to all of my fellow forumites who broke records and personal bests!:applaud: My glass of champagne is next to my computer and I'm now going to toast to you all! Cheers!!! :wine:
The best part of my experience was meeting some of you: Ande, Allen Stark, Alison, Anna Lea, Jim, Leslie, STUD (Thanks for the laugh!) , Tracy, Speedo, and Paul. I'm sorry I didn't get to meet the rest of you!
A special thanks goes out to Ande and Allen for your advice and encouragement. Allen, thanks so much for watching my races and giving me such helpful feedback! You guys are both so giving of yourselves, even to slow newbies like me! You two are a big part of why I have become "Elaine-iac". :bliss:
Elaine-iaK
it was wonderful meeting you
love your enthusiasm
wish you the best with your training
keep improving, you ain't seen nothing yet.
ande
THANKS, ANDE! :bliss:
Since YOU were the one who gave me the name, "Elaine-iaK", I will officially change the spelling of my name AND add it to my profile (see left).
Bruce enjoyed meeting you, today, but respectfully declines your invitation to join Masters. :blush: He barely knows how to swim and much prefers being a gym rat! He hits it hard on the recumbant bike and/or weights 6 days/wk and watches me swim through the window separating the gym from our indoor pool.:)
Your family will be very proud of you when you show them the video I shot of your record-breaking 200IM. You should be very proud of yourself! :bow: :applaud: :banana:
Elaine-iaK
it was wonderful meeting you
love your enthusiasm
wish you the best with your training
keep improving, you ain't seen nothing yet.
ande
THANKS, ANDE! :bliss:
Since YOU were the one who gave me the name, "Elaine-iaK", I will officially change the spelling of my name AND add it to my profile (see left).
Bruce enjoyed meeting you, today, but respectfully declines your invitation to join Masters. :blush: He barely knows how to swim and much prefers being a gym rat! He hits it hard on the recumbant bike and/or weights 6 days/wk and watches me swim through the window separating the gym from our indoor pool.:)
Your family will be very proud of you when you show them the video I shot of your record-breaking 200IM. You should be very proud of yourself! :bow: :applaud: :banana:
