So we have a "swim rant" thread, but I wanted to post my "swim happy" moment today, probably brought on by being out of the water for over a week.
Pool reopened after maintenance + clear, fresh perfect temp water + 6 lap lanes between 4 lap swimmers = 4200yd :bliss:
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That's awesome, Z! Way to go! You remind me of Ted Hammond, a new member of Georgia Masters who I interviewed for a Swimmer Profile feature for our newsletter. He hadn't competed in about 10 years (not as long of a break as my 31 or your 33 years away from competition), and he set three state SCM records in his first meet back. At his second meet at Auburn (SCY), he swam his way into the Top Ten (including a couple of #5's) in a few of his events in the 65-69 age group.
Congratulations on rocking the pool! More importantly, I am glad you enjoyed the experience.
Hang around here on the Forums, because we enjoy having enthusiastic and positive swimmers here! :wiggle:
Thank you Elaine! (And also please see above my reply to Skuj.) And thank you for telling me about Ted Hammond. I think someone was talking about him at our state meet. That is one of the best things ever in USMS, to find out you're not only far from alone in your personal situation but also that others have made remarkable returns to the pool. The inspiration is just endless if a person cares to look. :)
That's awesome, Z! Way to go! You remind me of Ted Hammond, a new member of Georgia Masters who I interviewed for a Swimmer Profile feature for our newsletter. He hadn't competed in about 10 years (not as long of a break as my 31 or your 33 years away from competition), and he set three state SCM records in his first meet back. At his second meet at Auburn (SCY), he swam his way into the Top Ten (including a couple of #5's) in a few of his events in the 65-69 age group.
Congratulations on rocking the pool! More importantly, I am glad you enjoyed the experience.
Hang around here on the Forums, because we enjoy having enthusiastic and positive swimmers here! :wiggle:
Thank you Elaine! (And also please see above my reply to Skuj.) And thank you for telling me about Ted Hammond. I think someone was talking about him at our state meet. That is one of the best things ever in USMS, to find out you're not only far from alone in your personal situation but also that others have made remarkable returns to the pool. The inspiration is just endless if a person cares to look. :)
