I am about to enter my first race but I am not sure what events to do. I ran track years ago and did better at the middle distance events (800 and 1600). What events would be better for me as a swimmer? I am still relatively new to swimming and don't even know what times I should be aiming to swim. Any advice?
swim everything
50's, 100's, 200's, 400's 800's & 1500's
find out what your times are
figure out what you like
see how your times relate to each other
decide on your goals
running fitness does not always translate to swimming fitness
What he said!
Like you I was also a runner and specialized in the middle distance. Then after college spent several years doing road races and the occasional all comers track meet when I could find one. Quit running when I was in my mid 30's and took up swimming when I was in my late 40's. I've swam everything from 50's to 10k but am primarily a free, back and fly sprinter.
swim everything
50's, 100's, 200's, 400's 800's & 1500's
find out what your times are
figure out what you like
see how your times relate to each other
decide on your goals
running fitness does not always translate to swimming fitness
What he said!
Like you I was also a runner and specialized in the middle distance. Then after college spent several years doing road races and the occasional all comers track meet when I could find one. Quit running when I was in my mid 30's and took up swimming when I was in my late 40's. I've swam everything from 50's to 10k but am primarily a free, back and fly sprinter.
