I am scheduled to race in my first-ever meet very soon. I am new to swimming and am very, very slow (to put it mildddly) and have the burden of falling into one of the most competitive age classification. Nonetheless, I am being encouraged to participate (who knows why).
There are no meets in my area before the one in which I am supposed to participate so I can't get a feeling for what to expect. Can someone please give me the lowdown? As likely the slowest swimmer (I'm not being self-deprecating, just realistic) will I be scorned? How embassassing will it be to finish say a 50 Free after the others in my heat have already gotten out of the pool? (My 50 free is on par with most other swimmers' 100 free. Ugh.)
Also, I understand that at some meets, the goal is to rack up team points for a team or workout group title. Can I contriibute to this in any way (remember, I'm the slowest swimmer in the pool)? Should I simply put my foot down and refuse to "race" -- waiting until next year when I will (presumable) be more prepared?
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Originally posted by Beards247
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P.S. Fast Ion - Good to know there are kindred spirits out there.
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Because I am on a roll right now -and with apologies to the purists who want to keep every post streamlined to the thread's intended topic- I believe Chris, that the answer to your question in the thread "Swim video" is videos that Matt Shirley has.
This would be correct if my recollection of the old Forum is exact.
Matt posted today, before my post, and he can be asked to confirm this, at the e-mail address displayed in his profile.
If I am mistaken, sorry to take your time.
Originally posted by Beards247
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P.S. Fast Ion - Good to know there are kindred spirits out there.
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Because I am on a roll right now -and with apologies to the purists who want to keep every post streamlined to the thread's intended topic- I believe Chris, that the answer to your question in the thread "Swim video" is videos that Matt Shirley has.
This would be correct if my recollection of the old Forum is exact.
Matt posted today, before my post, and he can be asked to confirm this, at the e-mail address displayed in his profile.
If I am mistaken, sorry to take your time.
