To think 6 months ago I was posting here whining about not making it halfway across my 25 yard pool...
This morning I pushed it and decided to see how fast I could do a 50 yard sprint (Freestyle). I did it in :42. Is this good?
Marian
It is very relative. I am 55 and do about 28 in 50-yard, but I have been swimming since age 9, and swam competitively as a youth (before getting back into it two years ago). If you are a beginner who could barely swim less than a year ago, and you are already down to 42.0, I would say you're making excellent progress.
ha! I've only been swimming since my late 20s (I'm 44 now), and I can do a similar 50 to you :)
Seeing your post makes me feel much better.
To the OP...it can be frustrating comparing yourself to the best in your age group. If you haven't, I'd join a team. There's people of all speeds, and you can be challenged if you want. Just in the past 2-3 years when I switched teams, I've noticed some significant improvements.
It is very relative. I am 55 and do about 28 in 50-yard, but I have been swimming since age 9, and swam competitively as a youth (before getting back into it two years ago). If you are a beginner who could barely swim less than a year ago, and you are already down to 42.0, I would say you're making excellent progress.
ha! I've only been swimming since my late 20s (I'm 44 now), and I can do a similar 50 to you :)
Seeing your post makes me feel much better.
To the OP...it can be frustrating comparing yourself to the best in your age group. If you haven't, I'd join a team. There's people of all speeds, and you can be challenged if you want. Just in the past 2-3 years when I switched teams, I've noticed some significant improvements.
