Dorothy knew what she was talking about. While I loved Seattle, it is good to be home and back to swimming after a week off. And I secretly think Bill missed me because he was extra persnickity today (I love that word!). It was me, Dr. Bob, BB, and E and coach Bill started early. Apparently unhappy that E chose to lead us in a 200 warmup, he threw all of our kickboards, pull bouys, and paddles in the water. He needed to establish his commanding presence once again. Anyway, if some of you were feeling a little deja vu it is because Bill gave us the same set you did on Monday, which I loved:
200 WU (oops!)
6 x 50 back, free, drill
3 x 100 IM
Main:
5 x 100 on 1:35
100 on 1:20
4 x 100 on 1:35
200 on 2:40
3 x 100 on 1:35
300 on 4:00
2 x 100 on 1:35
400 on 5:20
1 x 100 on 1:35
500 on 6:40
Good set - BB led a perfect pace and it was nice to have relaxing intervals on the 100s so we could work the fast ones. Halfway through, the other lanes were doing stuff of the block and Bill was on the megaphone barking out orders. Don't think we didn't see the pool manager wrestle the PA system out of your hands, Bill. Even he knew enough is enough.
Dr. Bob - we are taking the pull bouy away from you until the meet is over. I know it's hard, and you will miss it, but it is for your own good. Nice new birthday suit, BB. (minds out of the gutter, peeps - it was bright and shiny with stars on it!)
For those of you who can make it, see you at LNO tonight. You know the time and place.
I heard it differently -- that the coach said to start with the 50's and E and her followers defied him, and decided to do a continuous swim warmup. I heard him ranting when he tossed in the paddles and buoys saying this lane is for wusses who need to learn a thing or two about respect... and he wasn't sinin' no aretha song either.
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