Hi everyone. I'm a slow fitness swimmer who hasn't competed since I was 14, but I'd like to start participating just because it looks fun. I understand that anyone *can* swim up to 3 events at Nationals, but do non-qualifiers take advantage of that? What proportion of heats 'd like to go, but don't want to slow everyone else down.
KRA GOOD FOR YOU !!!!! What you have done for yourself is a really good thing. And the step up to try Nationals is to be applauded !! This is why wining is a part of our sport but not the only thing that brings new - old into it for starters or to return to competition.
I got a man like ypou at 335 to start swimming years ago & he does the 2000 fly at state Not fast but he gives it all he has.
Thanks for your kind words. During this process, I've had a couple people in my life who, like you, have provided crucial support and encouragement. It's not easy to be the one nudging someone you care about back toward a life of fitness, but it's an incredible gift.
Santa Clara was fantastic, although I did hold up my 200 Back heat by about 20 seconds. I doubt anyone cared; my seed time was legit and I popped out of the pool as soon as the lactic acid allowed.
I nailed my taper, dropping over a minute to 12:03 in the 1,000 Free. At this rate, I may be able to compete with some of these awesome, inspiring guys in my age group as early as August Nationals. Even if I'm not quite there by that time, I still feel like I belong and I still feel like USMS swimmers are overwhelmingly accepting of differences in competence -- it's a real stength of USMS and it's a big reason why I've been able to keep hammering away at this audacious project.
KRA GOOD FOR YOU !!!!! What you have done for yourself is a really good thing. And the step up to try Nationals is to be applauded !! This is why wining is a part of our sport but not the only thing that brings new - old into it for starters or to return to competition.
I got a man like ypou at 335 to start swimming years ago & he does the 2000 fly at state Not fast but he gives it all he has.
Thanks for your kind words. During this process, I've had a couple people in my life who, like you, have provided crucial support and encouragement. It's not easy to be the one nudging someone you care about back toward a life of fitness, but it's an incredible gift.
Santa Clara was fantastic, although I did hold up my 200 Back heat by about 20 seconds. I doubt anyone cared; my seed time was legit and I popped out of the pool as soon as the lactic acid allowed.
I nailed my taper, dropping over a minute to 12:03 in the 1,000 Free. At this rate, I may be able to compete with some of these awesome, inspiring guys in my age group as early as August Nationals. Even if I'm not quite there by that time, I still feel like I belong and I still feel like USMS swimmers are overwhelmingly accepting of differences in competence -- it's a real stength of USMS and it's a big reason why I've been able to keep hammering away at this audacious project.
