I just began really learning strokes in July 2022. I am competitive (with myself) and want to establish some official times to help guide my training.
I don’t want to totally embarrass myself at a meet. Are there slower swimmers at these meets? Like, 1:40 100 Fr slow?
thanks!
C8SJH Here are five reasons to give it a try:
https://www.usms.org/fitness-and-training/articles-and-videos/articles/top-five-reasons-to-swim-in-a-meet?Oldid=3300
This part is especially appropriate:
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You will be amazed at the different levels of skill at any given swim meet! Here in Georgia, a typical meet includes several regulars that rank in the top three in the world, as well as several regulars…
I had the same concern going to a meet. Yes, there are slower swimmers. The heats are are seeded by time (the one I was in was slowest seed times to fastest). Go out, establish some times for yourself…
