3 Mar 1989

600 - free warmup

1800 - 3 x 600's descending

300 - 6 x 50's 3 flutter kick, 3 frog kick

2700 total

I passed lifeguard training and all I need now is CPR and First Aid Class. I jammed on the swim skills.

2 Mar 1989

600 - Warmup 100 free, breast back, fly, 200 kick

800 - 4 x 200's desending 1 to 4

500 - speed play

300 - 6 x 50's kick on 1:00

300 - 3 x 100's descending on 1-3

2600 total

Today I did Robynn's Nautilus workout. Then I swam for little more than an hour. I cant stand Sarah, I wanted the team to pitch in for a plaque for Robynn but she said the team said no. Bull crap! I hate that girl. I'm voting for Kristen for captain next year.

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