Backstroke feeling good

I've been feeling really good on my backstroke lately in swim practice. On Wednesday, we did a set of 6x50 and then 8x50 on 1:00 and 2:00 respectively and I was averaging around 39 or 40 for all the reps, and on the last one, I think I did a 38 or 37.
In practice last night, the end was a strong 100 and I did a 1:26 for that. I wasn't even going all out and I still managed that. I'm definitely satisfied with those efforts. I think I have a good shot at the meet of breaking 2:50 for 200 backstroke this time around. I don't want to count my chickens before they hatch so to speak, but I think I have a legitimate chance. Nothing is ever set in stone until I've absolutely done it. THat's one thing I've learned. So, I'll just have to wait and see what the result will be and hope that it will meet my expectation.

It doesn't look like I'll be going to the Victoria Meet in March due to some cash flow problems. The truth is, I lost my job not too long ago and I've been unemployed for the past couple of weeks. It's not something I like to talk about because I feel ashamed but I am looking for more work to tide me over. After June, I'll reassess my options and see what I'll do. As a result of all this, my cash flow is pretty tight as my girlfriend is the only one right now who is bringing in any money. So, I decided to cut the Victoria meet out. I could use that money to buy groceries instead I think.

Anyways, it's not all bad. At least I'll still be able to go to provincials since it's local. I will work towards that.