23 Feb 1989

I have lifeguard training today. I didn't swim yet. I am going to swim at class. Today Kristen told me it was Robyn's birthday. I was going to get a gift but Mom is going out of town and I have to help her on her way. I'm so glad Kristen notices me. I like her more than a friend I think. She's so kind, and polite, weird too. Like me!

21 Feb 1989

600 - Warmup 200 swim, kick, pull

600 - 8 x 75's left, right, ripple

500 - 5 x 100's specialty on 1:30s descending

100 - ez

800 - 16 x 50's IM (50 fly, back, breast, free) x 4

150 - 5 suicides plus 25 ez

500 - warmdown

3250 total

I met Jamie at DG today at 2:05 and swam until about 3:15. It was not as fun. We need Kristen and Leslie there. They add the flavor and fun to the workout because they are very friendly and I enjoy their company more than myself and Jamie.

Swimmers Lament - 19 Feb 1989

Robynn will not let me swim for a whole week! I think I'll either cheat or be miserable that week. I still have lifeguard training Tuesday and Thursday and Saturday. I'll swim 2 times those days and rest on the others. I must keep at it to be the best! I have a deep, desire that I must achieve. To be a state placer! 4th or better.

I want a time under 5:00 in 500 free and 1:50 in 200. I really shouldn't be disappointed in yesterday's performance but I am. I must improve 10 times more! With my muscles flexed, I close.

State Swimming Meet Results - 18 Feb 1989

I feel frustrated because maybe Kristen is winning and I'm not. I'm not jealous because she is in girls division of course. But.. Good Job! Very excited for her. In the Tribune on Sunday it said of her, "Among the other dual meet winners was Kristen Prier, a West High Freshman, who added the 100 yard freestyle to her 200 yard freestyle win Friday night. Her two medals are the first swimming gold medals ever won by the school. With three years to go, Prier could break the state record for this event, as her 54.68 seconds is only 1.5 seconds off the state record." Robynn was the record holder.

I am going for 4th place next year.

I took 12th overall in 500 free. I must keep in shape to get under 5:00 in 500. I got a 5:33. That is a new record for me.

16 Feb 1989

500 - 500 Free w/u

200 - 200 Pull

200 - 200 Kick

500 - 5 x 100's free 1:05 on 2:00

50 - 2 x 25's sprint

1450 total

Last day! Good luck wishes from cheerleaders and friends. Go getum!

15 Feb 1989

600 - 400 IM backwards, 200 back

600 - 8 x cbr 75's

500 - 5 x 100's on 2:00 get 1:05 exactly

500 - 10 x 50's on :30

2200 total

Start tapering for Friday. Tomorrow is State. Last workout with the team. sad.

14 Feb 1989

600 - 200 swim, kick, pull

1500 - 3 x 500's descend

400 - 8 texas 50's

500 - 500 speed play pull

150 - 6 x 25 sprint

1000 - 10 x 100's descend last 25 fast

4150 total

13 Feb 1989

1000 - Warmup

1200 - 6 x 200's 1 and 4 straight, 2 and 5 100 split w/ :20 rest, 3 and 6 50 split w/ :10 rest

500 - 5 x 100's kick on 2:00

900 - 6 x 75 free hypoxic, x 50 free fast, x 25's sprint!

750 - 3 sets of 10 x 25's fast on 1:00

4350 total

10 Feb 1989

I was the only one who worked out. Everyone who didn't qualify didn't have to swim.

1500 - 500 Swim, pull, kick warmup

1600 - 8 x 200's 4 pull, 4 reg. descend 1-4 at 3:00

200 - 8 x 25's sprinting at :50

3300 total

I felt so depressed, I am all alone! No one but me to share my joy with. I should join a team for off season.

7 Feb 1989

900 - 500 Choice, 200 kick, 200 free warmup

150 - 2 x 75's cbr

1050 total

Stopped short because I gashed my foot open with lane rope holder. Could've had stitches but I endured.

Tomorrow is shave down for region.

6 Feb 1989

900 - 500 choice, 200 kick, 200 pull

600 - 8 x 75's on 1:30 cbr's

400 - 4 x 100's 5 pull, 20 flutter kicks.

500 - 5 x 100's stay at 1:05 on 2:00

100 - 4 x 25's race! 1 breath only! go fast!

200 - ez

2500 total

Piece of cake day.

3 Feb 1989

600 - 500 Free, 100 kick warmup

1200 - 12 x 100's on 1:50 go fast!

600 - 12 x 50's on 1:00 go fast!

150 - 6 x 25's on 1:00 go fast!

50 - ez

200 - ez

10 flip turns

2800 total

Robynn was gone so Scott took her place coaching.

1 Feb 1989

500 - 5 x 25 of each stroke

700 - 50 EZ, 50 hard, 50 ez, 100 hard, 100 ez, 50 hard, 50 ez, 50 hard, 200 hard

1000 - 20 x 25's on :25, 20 x 25's on :22

100 - Ez

2300 total

Started tapering. went to Golden Spoon and got super cone. Robynn treated the whole team.

Karl was here today for taxes. He didn't show a mood for swimming with me or watching the meet. That's ok. Tough being adult, taxes and all.