I am getting ready to swim in my first race but I am not sure what events to do. I ran track when I was in high school and did better at the middle distance events (800 and 1600). I am going to be 35 in two more days so things have changed drastically in the years since. What races should I be looking to enter? What kind of times would be good for a first timer?
If you don't know what your time is when registering, more often than not you can seed as "NT" (no time). Or you can just time yourself, use that, or convert course times with a calculator if need be. Be sure to read the USMS handbook for relevant info prior
One thing about swimming I believe that is particularly different to a degree than running is that shorter, sprinting events are more forgiving to someone still developing their form, especially if you have power. But this is only to an extent.
Did you have any structured, instructional swimming experience, or are you starting from scratch?
If you don't know what your time is when registering, more often than not you can seed as "NT" (no time). Or you can just time yourself, use that, or convert course times with a calculator if need be. Be sure to read the USMS handbook for relevant info prior
One thing about swimming I believe that is particularly different to a degree than running is that shorter, sprinting events are more forgiving to someone still developing their form, especially if you have power. But this is only to an extent.
Did you have any structured, instructional swimming experience, or are you starting from scratch?
