Karyn Henderson

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November 1, 2004

Over the past few weeks the infamous animal kick set had been looming over our heads. Sure enough, Monday afternoon our fears were realized and we commenced with ten 100's kick as fast as you can go on the fastest interval you can make.
Now, although I do not have asthma, this set makes me feel like I do and I sympathize with those who have to deal with the uncomfortable wheezing on a regular basis.

The week progressed as usual with little obstacles everyday; each triumph leading us closer to our end-of-season goals.

Friday Jon held our annual apple-bobbing contest. He threw a few apples in the pool and those who were tenacious enough to actually fight the crowd and get their jaw locked on one were rewarded with a scrumptious apple instead of doing part of the next set.

Last weekend we not only had a meet against UNC-Wilmington, it was also parents' weekend. Parents come in from around the country; everywhere from Seattle to Jacksonville. The huge crowd added to the excitement as we plowed through the grueling sixteen order of event format.

The meet proved to be a real turning point; event after event we had breakthrough swims. Holly Hinz and Dana Inserra made the first "A" cuts (automatic national qualifying times) for the season in two of the toughest events, the 500 free and 200 fly.

That evening, 140 swimmers, divers and their family gathered into Cox Hall Ballroom for a delightful dinner featuring Shawn Faurot, an Emory swimming alum, as a guest speaker.

More to come next week after we continue our success at the Quad Meet in Pittsburgh!

Karyn Henderson is a junior from Solon, Ohio. She would love to answer e-mail questions from Emory recruits and fans.