I enjoyed watching the swim meet. It brought back so many memories, and I realized that when I swam I was a bit of an elitist. I think that it just goes with the territory. We would go to the regional meets with my friends and it was a three day event, because I first would have to swim the heat then I would have to swim the final. I always swam the final, it was a given.
So Baby T is a middle of the packer. So when she is done with her heats she is done for the day. Makes for a much shorter meet. Easier on the back and behind for those spectators.
But, the culture hasn't changed. The two groups don't mix. I never went into the stands, never even thought about going to see my parents, it was just me and my mates and the coach telling us to get ready blah blah blah. It wasn't did you win - it was how far off was I from my best time. My tantrums (which unfortunately for the coach were many) was always about how I swam the race.
But I was in a back lot league, I don't think I could keep up with these big dogs. They were good with some bordering on great. I was fascinated with the whole meet. The heats are always the last ones are the fastest, and to see the progression of swimmers from beginners to elites swimmers was a true treat.
I haven't gotten to the point that I want to compete again. In fact, just the opposite, but it did have me wanting to get in the water more and see what I can do. But first the weight.
Oh yea I had popcorn again.
So Baby T is a middle of the packer. So when she is done with her heats she is done for the day. Makes for a much shorter meet. Easier on the back and behind for those spectators.
But, the culture hasn't changed. The two groups don't mix. I never went into the stands, never even thought about going to see my parents, it was just me and my mates and the coach telling us to get ready blah blah blah. It wasn't did you win - it was how far off was I from my best time. My tantrums (which unfortunately for the coach were many) was always about how I swam the race.
But I was in a back lot league, I don't think I could keep up with these big dogs. They were good with some bordering on great. I was fascinated with the whole meet. The heats are always the last ones are the fastest, and to see the progression of swimmers from beginners to elites swimmers was a true treat.
I haven't gotten to the point that I want to compete again. In fact, just the opposite, but it did have me wanting to get in the water more and see what I can do. But first the weight.
Oh yea I had popcorn again.
I hate popcorn.
ReplyDeleteDon't hate the popcorn.
ReplyDeleteWhat's with this popcorn trip?
ReplyDeleteT3 usually only has it in the movies (small, plain popcorn). Is that why T3 is now going to so many movies?
I want Thai food!
Glad T3 enjoyed the swim meets. If Little T could get up earlier AND remove the lead from her derriere she might make the finals.