Does anyone know a thread or a website where I could get a better idea of what older and not former competitively trained swimmers are doing time-wise?
It seems to always be the winning times which are posted. I was looking at the USA Swimming Times, at the oldest age (50) and the lowest category (B) and the guy was STILL doing a 20min 1650!!
I'm 58, 6'1" (6'4" arm span) 180lbs. And I'm forever stuck at a 29-30 minute mile.
I know that if I was training with Masters I would do better, but they are too far away. (Money is being raised for a YMCA, so that could change)
I'd love to know what average times older swimmers who have taken up swimming AFTER college (no previous team experience), but have a passion for the sport are achieving.
Thanks
... But I know I'm 142nd....That's NOT good enough. I'm determined to find 3-4 more minutes somewhere.
I'm just guessing here, but based on this information:
... I'm 58, 6'1" (6'4" arm span) 180lbs. And I'm forever stuck at a 29-30 minute mile.
That sounds like a reasonable, actually pretty good, body for a swimmer and you certainly aren't "too old" yet, (whatever that is) so I'm betting that there is some low hanging fruit to pluck with regard to improving your stroke. If you get someone to video you with a camera phone and post it here you'll probably get some good tips. A 26-minute 1650 certainly sounds like a totally reasonable goal if you swim regularly.
... But I know I'm 142nd....That's NOT good enough. I'm determined to find 3-4 more minutes somewhere.
I'm just guessing here, but based on this information:
... I'm 58, 6'1" (6'4" arm span) 180lbs. And I'm forever stuck at a 29-30 minute mile.
That sounds like a reasonable, actually pretty good, body for a swimmer and you certainly aren't "too old" yet, (whatever that is) so I'm betting that there is some low hanging fruit to pluck with regard to improving your stroke. If you get someone to video you with a camera phone and post it here you'll probably get some good tips. A 26-minute 1650 certainly sounds like a totally reasonable goal if you swim regularly.
