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Running Brewer
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 Posted: 07/18/06 - 21:52 Post subject: My 1st Masters
Ok, so I did it. Tonight was my 1st masters session. I was very nervous, after all I hadn't swam laps since I was in high school. I arrived early and spoke with the head of the swim club as to make sure that I could join in at my very remedial level. He was very encouraging and cautious at the same time, as it would not help their program if a man drown. I was tempted not to do it, but since I was already there and bought a swimsuit and all I might as well.
So I jump in for the warm 15-20 minute warm and not even halfway with my first 25M lap, I inhale a few gallons of water and almost drown.   I make it to the edge where the coach and a few friends just happen to be, and procede to purge the water I consumed. I can see that they are starting to second guess their decision to let me hop in and so was I. after I start to breath I hop back in and slow it down a little. This was a wise move, after a few laps I started to remember how this works.
We did a few drills, all for freestyle and swam a lot of laps. (there were 5 others besides me and they all swam a lot more than I did). I really didn't keep track of how much I did as I was too concerned with trying to breath air without water. I stuck it out and really enjoyed myself. it was a 1.5 hour session and I am very tired and will be very sore but I am also very proud of myself. I will definitely be back on Thursday for more.
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JACKED UP
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Posted: 07/19/06 - 06:27 Post subject:
Wow RB I'm so proud of you! That took alot of guts to do. Plus you actually enjoyed it. Sounds like a good start for you, keep it up. I'm staring to swim a bit again having been bitten by the tri bug I think too. I've been to a friends pond cuz I just ain't got the guts to go to the Y or anything. I can't even swim with my face in the water. Breathing air without water wouldn't even be an option I think for me.
Again, great job you! 
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Posted: 07/19/06 - 06:47 Post subject:
nice going RB.
i want to join the masters swim class in the fall....i've let it go for the summer but good for you. you'll have a newfound appreciation for your shoulders 
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TriBob
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Posted: 07/19/06 - 09:01 Post subject:
Good job stepping out of your comfort zone. I will really help a ton.
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cdnhollywood
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Posted: 07/19/06 - 09:10 Post subject:
A big fat 
Great job jumping in...and not getting out after drinking the pool! Don't worry, we all start out that way.
Hang in there - you'll be cutting laps up in no time!
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