We're in the middle of our 3rd week of practice and the team is adjusting nicely.  As everyone knows, practice and swimming is more fun when you are able to get up, race, be competitive and knock out some fast times.  We've had that over the past few days, and it's been very promising.  On Saturday, David Birrer popped off a 2:03 in a 200 Butterfly lactate set (just dominated!).  Craig Vetor and Robert Fozkos clocked a few 22s in their 50s as well.  Yesterday, after complaining about another Tuesday kick set ( a morning where he had to do 20 x 25s on :20!!!) the team egged Chris Kermin on to to a get out swim.  He was reluctant, but got up for a cold turkey 100 free.  Chris rocked a 51.2 which was great.  What was even better was to see the team get behind him.  There was a lot of encouragement from the guys, and lots of jumping up and down as Kermin was on his pace for more than 75 yards.  I hope we keep that going today as we get ready to blast out 6 fast 200s or 6 fast 100s.  Confidence and positive attitudes are infectious and lead to happier swimmers and in turn better, faster swimmers!  I'll update everyone with how the set goes in a few hours.