Any thoughts? From my perspective, former swimmer, back for about a month, I'd REALLY like to swim a few meets. How did you choose? When were you ready? How did you choose events? How did it go?
Also, maybe some commentary on those who have no competitive swimming background. How did you prepare?
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Thanks ande. You are so awesome!
So, plan #1... SCM meet in end of october. I'll wait till a few weeks out and pick 3-4 events. At this point, thinking 50 *** or free, 100IM, 100FR, 200FR.... Or maybe just the 50's!
I LOVE the idea of picking my own events. I'm from the end of the high-yardage era so my college events were always the middle-to-mega distance events since I was one of the few with a huge yardage base. I really enjoy short/middle events (who doesn't, right?!?) so guess what, I'm a Masters swimmer and I can do what I like!
Beginning to notice that joining masters really alleviates most of what I always dislike about swimming. Don't like distance workouts? Skip 'em! Tired? Go home! Rather be with friends? Hate the 1650? Your fly is 1-armed? Own it with pride!
I've signed up for my first masters meet, broken tailbone and all :) A local, small, SCM meet. Chose two 50's, a 100fr, a 200fr, but debating ditching the 200. November 10th!
That's the spirit! Welcome to the club! Be sure to make new friends; that will be the best part.
I've signed up for my first masters meet, broken tailbone and all :) A local, small, SCM meet. Chose two 50's, a 100fr, a 200fr, but debating ditching the 200. November 10th!
Tomorrow I'll be swimming in my first meet since 1996. After a 16 year layoff, I decided back in May to start again. Been swimming 2 to 3 nights a week and felt like it was time to try a meet. I've heard that Masters meets are so laid back and more about having fun. And that's exactly what I intend to do. Oh, this is my first post, hi everyone!
Tomorrow I'll be swimming in my first meet since 1996. After a 16 year layoff, I decided back in May to start again. Been swimming 2 to 3 nights a week and felt like it was time to try a meet. I've heard that Masters meets are so laid back and more about having fun. And that's exactly what I intend to do. Oh, this is my first post, hi everyone!
Have fun! :cheerleader: I just returned to competition after 15 years away and it's a blast.
