Well, I swam in another masters meet, a tiring but rewarding experience. Tiring due to the many hours spent working on my butterfly technique in the days leading up to the meet. Swimming fly was more about reaching a new goal, and increasing my ability in a weaker stroke. Normally, I would relish swimming the 50 & 100 backstroke, and place better, too. But, it's not all about winning.
The facility was exceptional, and the participants were as numerous as the sand on the seashore. Kids and adults of all ages were there, representing many local and out of town swim teams. The old folks, like me, were mixed in w/ everyone else. What a sight to see me on the starting blocks with 7 other boys, ranging in ages from 10 to 15. Not sure what place I came in the 100 fly, but got 4th in my heat for the 50. I'll find out later how I did in my age group.
I also met some great people, including many masters swimmers. One even swims at the same Y as I do. Of course, I shared about my new journey with Total Immersion with anyone willing to listen. You didn't think I went there just to swim, did you?
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