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.
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I'm betting that there is some low hanging fruit to pluck with regard to improving your stroke.Thanks Karl. I feel the same way.
But before this thread morphs into more than I intended, my technique/training was the discussion of my first post here a few months ago. Everyone was very generous with advice and suggested workouts. I AM swimming 1Hr daily now, since that time.
forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=19392
I'm overdue for another session with coach Brad Hering, this time using his underwater camera.
Here's the video he took of me at our first session. (yes, it's our small local 55ft pool:blush:)
http://youtu.be/E0BQ7Tkn7UI
Lastly,
I have really enjoyed (and I think profited from) receiving Australian coach Brenton Ford's periodic email tips. He seems like a great guy, very practical and positive.
www.effortlessswimming.com/.../
Oh and in just the last 2 weeks with wall to wall pace tones on my mp3 (since I have no one to pace with) the pace tones are already easier to keep up with, and actually beat to the wall ! :)
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I'm betting that there is some low hanging fruit to pluck with regard to improving your stroke.Thanks Karl. I feel the same way.
But before this thread morphs into more than I intended, my technique/training was the discussion of my first post here a few months ago. Everyone was very generous with advice and suggested workouts. I AM swimming 1Hr daily now, since that time.
forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=19392
I'm overdue for another session with coach Brad Hering, this time using his underwater camera.
Here's the video he took of me at our first session. (yes, it's our small local 55ft pool:blush:)
http://youtu.be/E0BQ7Tkn7UI
Lastly,
I have really enjoyed (and I think profited from) receiving Australian coach Brenton Ford's periodic email tips. He seems like a great guy, very practical and positive.
www.effortlessswimming.com/.../
Oh and in just the last 2 weeks with wall to wall pace tones on my mp3 (since I have no one to pace with) the pace tones are already easier to keep up with, and actually beat to the wall ! :)
