Friday, March 27, 2009

Taking a shot at the 500

Well, since the 200 free didn't go as well as hoped, time to move on to the next thing, the 500 free. Not sure why I feel the need to swim this, maybe just for achievement's sake, as well as a having a fuller integration of TI technique into a distance event, enjoying efficiency, endurance and speed. While both of these objectives are true, I mostly hope to be able to identify if the 500 is a good fit for me & Team USA at the 2009 World Transplant Games in Australia this August. There is a 400m event, that may be a good opportunity to be competitive in my age group, 40-49. And, it fits nicely into the 2 day swim schedule.

Anxious, yes, but so tired that it's all good either way. I've been reminded this week of how grateful I am to simply be able to well enough to race in swim meets. 2006 was the first year of competitive swimming in 18 yrs, since my diagnosis of congestive heart failure. I don't want to forget that in the big picture, swimming a personal best is exciting, but certainly not the answer to fulfulling my purpose in the grand scheme of life. God has allowed me to experience new life in the water w/ my new heart, and I plan to swim as long as it is pumping!

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Thank you for visiting my blog! You will find the latest on the development of TI in the Triangle area, as well as well as my own personal jouney from a heart transplant to competitive swimming. TI Swimming is more than simply a business, it is my passion! I hope you enjoy the posts and pics, and freely add your comments.

I currently coordinate the Adult Swim programming at Rex Wellness Center in Wakefield, and private and group lessons are available to members and non-members. Easy Freestyle Workshops are co-sponsored by the FS series,
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