My name is Quenby and I am brand new to usms. I train on my own and live in a rural area in Oklahoma. I would love to compete again (swam all through high school) but of course college, marriage and kiddos happened. I know I am not incredibly fast but I am driven and dedicated. Any suggestions at all would be much appreciated.
Welcome, Quenby! :wave: The other posters have led you down the right path. That Guy was spot-on with directing you to Ande's thread. Check out Ande's "Ask Ande", as well. Two years ago, I was new to USMS and had only been a high school swimmer, as well. I was away from swimming for 31 years, so I understand where you are at.
The best advice I can give you is to hang out here on the forums and become one of the Forumites. There is a wealth of great information in the existing threads. And, if you can't find what you are looking for, you can always post a new question. Several of the Forumites are great about giving excellent advice. And, unlike me, they are great swimmers! Several world and national record holders are active here and willing to answer your questions.
Another thing: If you ever have the opportunity to go to Nationals, do so! My second meet ever as a Masters swimmer was 2010 Short Course Nationals, at Georgia Tech. I felt like a deer in the headlights, but it was a blast. I met several of the other Forumites and had a wonderful experience. Since then, I have been to three more, including here in Greensboro, where Nationals just wrapped up. I can honestly say they have been the highlights of my USMS swimming, over the past two years. And, seeing the other Forumites and cheering each other on made it a fun and memorable experience. They are a great bunch!
Finally, do as I say, not as I do: Stick with the default font and do not discuss tech suits on the Forums! :afraid: :worms: ;) (Hi 'Geek ! :wave:) Hmmm, on second thought, ignore that last tip. :D
Hey, Q, good luck!
:cheerleader:
Welcome, Quenby! :wave: The other posters have led you down the right path. That Guy was spot-on with directing you to Ande's thread. Check out Ande's "Ask Ande", as well. Two years ago, I was new to USMS and had only been a high school swimmer, as well. I was away from swimming for 31 years, so I understand where you are at.
The best advice I can give you is to hang out here on the forums and become one of the Forumites. There is a wealth of great information in the existing threads. And, if you can't find what you are looking for, you can always post a new question. Several of the Forumites are great about giving excellent advice. And, unlike me, they are great swimmers! Several world and national record holders are active here and willing to answer your questions.
Another thing: If you ever have the opportunity to go to Nationals, do so! My second meet ever as a Masters swimmer was 2010 Short Course Nationals, at Georgia Tech. I felt like a deer in the headlights, but it was a blast. I met several of the other Forumites and had a wonderful experience. Since then, I have been to three more, including here in Greensboro, where Nationals just wrapped up. I can honestly say they have been the highlights of my USMS swimming, over the past two years. And, seeing the other Forumites and cheering each other on made it a fun and memorable experience. They are a great bunch!
Finally, do as I say, not as I do: Stick with the default font and do not discuss tech suits on the Forums! :afraid: :worms: ;) (Hi 'Geek ! :wave:) Hmmm, on second thought, ignore that last tip. :D
Hey, Q, good luck!
:cheerleader:
