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2009-04-07 9:12 AM

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So it's only 300 meters but since I started at only doing one or two laps at a time I am pretty psyched. I hit my distance for my sprint tri (a 300 meter pool swim May 31rst) nonstop in the pool today. Felt great and will continue to increase my distance and endurance. My swim instructor said my form held pretty good throughout too. Yay!


2009-04-07 9:14 AM
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woo hoo! congrats Laughing
2009-04-07 9:18 AM
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Woohoo! Nice going.
2009-04-07 10:23 AM
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Way to go.
And I guess that means there is hope for me with my first tri and a 250m swim May 17th.  Over the past several weeks gone from about 5m (REALLY) to 100m continuous.

It is cool to think of the accomplishements and improvements along the way.

How are you doing with the other two events?  And, how long are they?
2009-04-07 10:46 AM
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Excellent!  I had that feeling last year as i worked toward my first sprint tri.
Enjoy the good feelings and keep it up!
2009-04-07 3:09 PM
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Congrats!!  I'm just "learning" to swim too, so I definitely understand what an accomplishment this is!! 


2009-04-08 9:18 AM
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Great job. I too am just learning to swim. I'll hit my 600-800 distance, but it is a mix of swim, kick, etc.
2009-04-08 11:03 AM
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Cool congrats !!  going from one to two laps at a time to 300 straight is a big accomplishment !
2009-04-08 11:20 AM
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Awesome work! I was in your shoes last August.
2009-04-08 3:50 PM
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Woo congrats,  I am still at the 2 lap mark can go 4 laps but not comfortable doing it.  My first tri is at the end of may and its 500m OWS I better bring some floaties. ha
2009-04-08 4:03 PM
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Congratulations. Now that you've met this goal, it's time to set a new one.  Good luck.


2009-04-08 4:24 PM
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Nice work!  Feels good doesn't it?  I just started swimming about 3 months ago and would struggle just doing 100s straight at first without having to stop and catch my breath. 

Now, if only we could see the same level of improvements on the bike and run  
2009-04-08 5:58 PM
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Once you hit the distance, your next goal is to double it, then go farther. You will find that once you get to a certain distance, usually 300-400 yards or so, then you can go on and on. Just a matter of getting over 'the hump', then 800, is little different from 1000, 1500, etc.

Now is a good time to work on drills, now that your distance is now attainable.
2009-04-08 5:59 PM
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Great job!  Every acomplishment is a step to the next!  FYI, 7 months ago I could barely do 150 yards.  Just yesterday I did my first 3000 yard swim!  5 500's and some wu and cd yardage.  So hey, if I can you can!

Keep up they awesome work!!!!
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