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
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Lots of friendly people and good advice on this forum, but I think it focuses more on fast swimmers than the average guy.
The swimsmooth.com site is geared to triathletes and focuses on people of varied speeds. Here's the page for beginner speeds.
I think at 30 minutes to a mile, you would be at the intermediate or advanced level.
Lots of friendly people and good advice on this forum, but I think it focuses more on fast swimmers than the average guy.
The swimsmooth.com site is geared to triathletes and focuses on people of varied speeds. Here's the page for beginner speeds.
I think at 30 minutes to a mile, you would be at the intermediate or advanced level.
