So, I'm going to Nationals this summer. It will be my first meet... ever. I know I'm a really slow swimmer (part of that comes from being 5'2") and will likely be the slowest one in my events.
But I still want to do it!:D
I'm swimming 50 ***, 100 ***, and 50 free. I had to take 2mo off this spring because our van broke and it took us a while to get it fixed, so I wasn't able to swim from mid-March to mid-May. I'm back in the water now and am building up my training to swimming 5 days a week (in another week our Masters group will be meeting 5:30-7a M-F). Right now we're swimming short course still but when we switch our schedule, we'll be switching pools and swimming long course.
I had to time myself last week so I'd have my seed times for registration. In the past week I've already taken 6sec off my 50 *** - which, I think, is pretty good progress.
I'm not expecting to win my heats or get any awesome times at Nationals, but I'm super excited to be going and am anxious to see how much I've improved my own times.
Has anyone else been the slowest swimmer out there before? Any tips on staying positive? :blush:
Me- almost! 2010 Spring Nationals was my second Masters meet ever; just two months after I joined USMS. Since I live in the Atlanta area, I didn't want to miss out on such a great opportunity. So, I signed up and just decided to give it my best.
I, too, am a breaststroker; I swam the 50, 100, and 200. I say "almost" to being the slowest in my age group, because I only beat out one other gal; another Forumite, as it so happens. (I shall allow her to remain nameless, unless she so chooses...)
You know what? I didn't care one bit! Nobody else will either! It's all about going and doing your best- or at least trying to accomplish that goal. And, it's about meeting people and having fun.
Nationals is a memorable experience; I recently returned from my fourth one. Meeting other Forumites is a highlight and seeing my friends met at prior Nationals is a blast. Do your best to connect with others who plan to attend, right here on the forums. (If budget allowed I would be there to cheer you on, but I have to sit this one out.)
Make sure to post, again, after Nationals, and let us know how it went for you. I know you won't regret the experience!
Good luck!
:cheerleader:
Me- almost! 2010 Spring Nationals was my second Masters meet ever; just two months after I joined USMS. Since I live in the Atlanta area, I didn't want to miss out on such a great opportunity. So, I signed up and just decided to give it my best.
I, too, am a breaststroker; I swam the 50, 100, and 200. I say "almost" to being the slowest in my age group, because I only beat out one other gal; another Forumite, as it so happens. (I shall allow her to remain nameless, unless she so chooses...)
You know what? I didn't care one bit! Nobody else will either! It's all about going and doing your best- or at least trying to accomplish that goal. And, it's about meeting people and having fun.
Nationals is a memorable experience; I recently returned from my fourth one. Meeting other Forumites is a highlight and seeing my friends met at prior Nationals is a blast. Do your best to connect with others who plan to attend, right here on the forums. (If budget allowed I would be there to cheer you on, but I have to sit this one out.)
Make sure to post, again, after Nationals, and let us know how it went for you. I know you won't regret the experience!
Good luck!
:cheerleader:
