Quote of the Week

You cannot dream yourself into a character;
you must hammer and forge yourself one.

James A. Froude

Quote of the Week

 

Nothing is a waste of time if

you use the experience wisely.

Rodin

Quote of the Week

 

The chains of habit are too weak to be felt

until they are too strong to be broken.

Dr. Samuel Johnson

Kevin Cordes American Record Swim

Got to see the fastest 100 yard breast in history the other day.  Arizona's Kevin Cordes went :50.70 at the Texas Invite.  He's not a big guy.  He just has a very, very "skinny" recovery, coupled with a powerful kick.



Stroke counts by 25's:

1st = pullout + 4 cycles
2nd = pullout + 6 cycles
3rd = pullout + 6 cycles*
4th = pullout + 7 cycles

Soooo...he went fitty point on a dive, four pullouts, and 23 stroke cycles.  Pretty danged efficient!


*Note how he stretched each of the last three by just enough to hit wall after full cycle.  Great summative judgement!

Quote of the Week

He who labors diligently need never despair;

for all things are accomplished by

diligence and labor.

Menander