tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post4882016992014339735..comments2023-12-12T08:08:43.251-08:00Comments on Marit Chrislock-Lauterbach: Ka-POW!!!Marit C-Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742572497365287990noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-4010891419739021632008-01-24T15:26:00.000-08:002008-01-24T15:26:00.000-08:00You know what Marit????? I was swimming today and ...You know what Marit????? I was swimming today and I thought.... while we are at camp HTFU.... I think I will swim right next to Marit. Either split the lane or the next one, and I will swim your T pace for the workout. That way you will get the feeling of having someone push you, help you see that wizard! I get plenty of ball busting sets here at home, I don't need to be crazy! That's my proposal, I will swim right next to you and together, we'll find that wizard of yours!<BR/><BR/>:-) Mary!Mary Eggershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14816503103956910609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-91919105664241972012008-01-24T08:14:00.000-08:002008-01-24T08:14:00.000-08:00AHHHH Marit!!! This is awesome. I'm going to nee...AHHHH Marit!!! This is awesome. I'm going to need to re-read this post before all my long swims because I think I'm guilty of the same "settle for a certain pace in the pool and never push past". <BR/>Way to push past - and REALLY push past! Awesome job Marit and thanks for the inspiration! And I'll stop complaining about my 500 and 600 repeats now because...1500 repeats? Are you serious?!?! :)<BR/><BR/>Have a great day!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16247635973514495690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-43414881236129756912008-01-24T07:34:00.000-08:002008-01-24T07:34:00.000-08:00Thanks you guys! Your comments and support all mea...Thanks you guys! Your comments and support all mean SO MUCH!!! Thank you!<BR/>Bree - totally right about the accountability parters...in a great way. I get so much from my blog-buddies... you guys inspire and keep me on my toes! I am a better athlete because of everyone!<BR/>Thanks Mary...<BR/>Danielle - great idea for my 100 split check. There's one pace clock at the pool - in the diving well. NOt so great,but I'll try to move closer and practice off of it. By the end of the set, I'll check my spits every 200 or so... and inevitably I'll loose count, so I'll have to check every 50 3 times until I figure out where I"m at... and get back on track. Your pace clock idea sounds a lot better!<BR/>Mel - if I swim in the afternoon, I'll see the 10 year old kids swimming like there's no tomorrow. They are incredible to watch - super fast, teeny, and they just go go go. I wish I could do that - but keep practicing!<BR/>Jen - nice job with your workout. You hung on for 300. Holy crap! Wow - I am looking forward to swimming with you. But terrified at the same time. Let's hope that there's oxygen at the side of the pool.<BR/>Kellye - I think that everyone has to push themselves, its just finding that additional dimention to go further. You know how we see things in 3D? I always joke about "finding the 4th dimention" (TIME) during a workout - because sometimes everything just seems to stop. Keep working and we'll do it!<BR/>Ashley - dude - you just ran a 1:35 half marathon. You rock!<BR/>Thanks again for the comments - you guys are all great!Marit C-Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06742572497365287990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-2815755130208311022008-01-24T07:02:00.000-08:002008-01-24T07:02:00.000-08:00AWESOME!!! I can't wait 'til you all come drowned...AWESOME!!! I can't wait 'til you all come drowned me in SC ;) What a great workout - congrats!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723388478908491006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-86050380886004443102008-01-24T06:46:00.000-08:002008-01-24T06:46:00.000-08:00One of the things that I think is so cool about tr...One of the things that I think is so cool about triathlon is that everyone has their different goals. So it's comforting for us slower-pack girls to realize that even you super fast girls keep pushing to get even faster!!<BR/><BR/>Way to Go! Keep up the good work!Kellye Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00322425648694764371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-2053059845653096802008-01-24T06:37:00.000-08:002008-01-24T06:37:00.000-08:00Yahhooo Marit!! I was FIRED UP reading this post ...Yahhooo Marit!! I was FIRED UP reading this post for you! 13.26 is a great time for the 1000TT...nice work!! You know, if you swam on a Masters team you could swim that 1000 at the big STATE meet in FL, off the blocks, rested....I just entered that here for IL..in April...the 1000 hurts like hell. But you are right, we have to allow ourselves to push thru that wall/ceiling. I was having this SAME MOMENT at Masters last night on a 3 x 500 set and I almost threw up. I surely did see stars. I grabbed the feet in front of me and REFUSED TO LET GO (ok, this guy is a 4.30 500 guy - way out of my league)...but our fastest swimmer. He said, "JEN, just gut it out and hold on for as long as you can!" I tried and tried and tried...and can easily do it on Pull/paddle (of course), but on normal free I have to hammer like 10000X effort...and I hung on for 300 yards and then I settled back in - god knows I can't hold his sub 1 min pace! But, I tried and that made me feel great last night! So, good for you...we both had great days in the water! :) JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-80385671036574134582008-01-24T06:12:00.000-08:002008-01-24T06:12:00.000-08:00Wow, I felt like I was in that pool with you...I a...Wow, I felt like I was in that pool with you...I am tired now :) I LOVE your determination...I am a horrible swimmer and love to watch other people swim...then I get PISSED...why do they make it look so EASY...why can't I get it down??? Everyone is telling me practice, practice...so that is what I am doing....Thanks, you just motivated me to keep trying and to push myself harder!!! <BR/><BR/>Keep us posted on your PR..so we can celebrate with you :)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13558162448828862579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-69068996120570822392008-01-24T05:00:00.000-08:002008-01-24T05:00:00.000-08:00Great job, Marit. Whenever people ask me what it ...Great job, Marit. Whenever people ask me what it takes to improve their swimming, I always tell them to do what you just did: push themselves to the max and get out of the comfort zone. (Now, they never seem to follow through. I see them at the pool swimming a straight, steady 3000 with a pull bouy and a trip to the hot tub afterwards...) You are so there and it WILL pay off in your swim performances. <BR/><BR/>Want some free speed? Rather than checking your watch, see if you can swim in a lane where you can see the pace clock as you push off the wall...that way you'll definitely gain time on each 100. (When I did the 1-hour swim, I did an open turn at each 1000 to check the clock--and it added 4 seconds to those 4 splits.)Pedergrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542802800246141548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-33549451896032488362008-01-24T02:02:00.000-08:002008-01-24T02:02:00.000-08:00WAY TO GO MARIT! WAY TO GO!WAY TO GO MARIT! WAY TO GO!Mary Eggershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14816503103956910609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-18605481601266837142008-01-23T22:45:00.000-08:002008-01-23T22:45:00.000-08:00Ahh, sounds exactly like my life in training! BUT...Ahh, sounds exactly like my life in training! BUT you know what... you got a PR and you had to keep working through the final 2... SO, actually you may have done yourself good- you learned to swim tired, you learned to push and hang on tired... and darn it all... YOU TRIED and YOU set new possibilities... I am stoked for you! Keep us posted on those 1,000s! Your blog buddies will be cheering you on as you break that 13:26... we are your new accountability partners... Ka-POW! GREAT swim Merit!BreeWeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321263442189959874noreply@blogger.com