Thinking about doing my first meet in 2 years...but worried!
Former Member
I have moved to a new area (Arlington, VA), and I have gotten back into Masters Swimming training. I think I want to compete in an upcoming meet (Colonies Zone LCM Champs in Richmond on 6/22) but I am worried because my times are still WAY slow. I am thinking about competing in the 50 & 100 back and maybe 50 free.
My times are slow enough that I will probably finish not only LAST but DEAD LAST in the first heat. Any points that I get for my team (Arlington Masters - but no one from there is signed up yet) will be won by default. 1st-3rd place medals will be out of the question, unless I happen to win one because there is that few people competing in my age group. Which would be probably embarrassing given what my times will be.
Should I wait until the fall or even winter when my times are probably a lot faster? Or just compete anyway?
I agree with everybody; especially Britt03, because she walks the talk! (Thanks, Britt, for being so supportive, whenever I see you at a meet!)
My second Masters meet was Spring Nationals, at Georgia Tech, in 2010. I came in second to last in all three of my breaststroke events. Nobody cared and everybody was very encouraging and supportive.
Go to the meet, make sure to introduce yourself to the other swimmers, and especially make sure to let them know it's your first meet! I assure you that many (if not all), will encourage you, cheer you on, and make your day a great one! :D
I agree with everybody; especially Britt03, because she walks the talk! (Thanks, Britt, for being so supportive, whenever I see you at a meet!)
My second Masters meet was Spring Nationals, at Georgia Tech, in 2010. I came in second to last in all three of my breaststroke events. Nobody cared and everybody was very encouraging and supportive.
Go to the meet, make sure to introduce yourself to the other swimmers, and especially make sure to let them know it's your first meet! I assure you that many (if not all), will encourage you, cheer you on, and make your day a great one! :D
