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.
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Welcome Quenby.
All great advice above. See you in the water!
Hi Quenby.
Lots of great advice from these long time USMS/Forums participants. I have one suggestion. How about a non-competitive/competitive swim meet. By that I mean participate in a Postal Swim. During the latter part of last year and the beginning of this year I did the following:
3,000 Yard Postal
Sprint Postal Pentathlon
Middle Distance Pentathlon
Iron Man Pentathlon
Brute Challenge
One Hour Postal
USMS Check Off Challenge (not postal but I completed it, twice)
Look for Postal Swims in Swimmer Magazine, or USMS Calendar of Events. I feel its a great way to participate without all the pressure of actually attending an swim meet. You will also get a good idea of your swimming abilities.
Just follow the instructions provided the the Postal Swim Meet host, and away you go.
Good Luck with your swimming.
Regards,
Welcome Quenby! :wave:
I'm kind of new here too, and swimming mostly on my own. I do have a Masters group, but it is tiny and I've said little more than 'good morning' to anyone there. But this forum has been fantastic! :applaud: LOTS of great tips and LOTS of wonderful friendly people! :agree:
