Pep Talk

I know this is normally a writing blog, but for now, it's a swimming blog! If you want something writing-related, check out my other posts. :-)

Okay, Aqua Bison...It's finally here. This is the thing we swam miles and miles to train for...

It's the NEAC Championships! A time full of (well, what I've heard of it) friendship, shaving cream, endurance, and LOTS of water. Sounds like loads of fun, right?

For most of you, the advice I'm going to give you goes without saying, but I'm going to say it anyway....

JUST KEEP SWIMMING. Dory from "Finding Nemo" is one wise animated fish. As long as you keep swimming through the water and life, you'll be fine.

So, I don't care if you swallow fifty gallons of water. I don't care if you hit your head while doing backstroke...Just keep swimming. If you crawl out of that pool before you've finished your race, that is the ultimate defeat. Not only have you been defeated by the other contestants, but you've been defeated by water...And that is sad because you're supposed to be SWIMMERS.

I know a bunch of us have been sick. I am currently sick with a monster of a cough. -hack, hack- If I have to cough my way through the 200 Fly though, so be it. I will keep swimming, and I expect everyone else to do the same thing. Remember that you are primarily racing yourself. Getting first place is nice, and getting a personal best is even better, but what really matters is that you are satisfied with what you have achieved.

I expect to see everyone do their best in New York...We have all the talent, determination, and (as Coach Larry would say) technique in the world!

Let's win this thing! Goooo Aqua Bison!!!! Everyone has made me proud to be on this team all year. :-)