Hi All,
I did some analysis of the Ironman Arizona swim, the 2011 1-Hour Postal Swim results, and the 1-Hour Postal Swim world records.
This link includes a chart comparing performance between men and women in those events. www.watergirl.co/.../how-big-gender-gap-swimming.
I'd be interested to hear what you guys have to say on the subject.
Not sure Title IX has much to do with women over 50, atleast not currently. I know that it's been around for a while, but it wasn't until the about 1994 that college programs started to be effected by it.
so I don't think we can truly see the effects of title ix on masters swimming until the 20 somethings of the 90's turn 50yrs old in 2020-2024.
based on the swimmers I know over 50 I would say that life choices are the common factor behind slowing down.
did you swim actively until 24 and then not return until 50 because you got a job, married, kids and got involved in scouts, soccer, baseball, etc then you most likely have slowed down.
did you quit at 22 but kept fit by running, biking, lifting weights and were a sprinter, then you might be able to get back your swim speed.
did you quit at 22 after 10yrs of distance training for the 500 and 1650 then stop completely with everything and concentrate on family and work and return at 34+ then it will be difficult to get back to the same level for distance swimming.
Not sure Title IX has much to do with women over 50, atleast not currently. I know that it's been around for a while, but it wasn't until the about 1994 that college programs started to be effected by it.
so I don't think we can truly see the effects of title ix on masters swimming until the 20 somethings of the 90's turn 50yrs old in 2020-2024.
based on the swimmers I know over 50 I would say that life choices are the common factor behind slowing down.
did you swim actively until 24 and then not return until 50 because you got a job, married, kids and got involved in scouts, soccer, baseball, etc then you most likely have slowed down.
did you quit at 22 but kept fit by running, biking, lifting weights and were a sprinter, then you might be able to get back your swim speed.
did you quit at 22 after 10yrs of distance training for the 500 and 1650 then stop completely with everything and concentrate on family and work and return at 34+ then it will be difficult to get back to the same level for distance swimming.
