Thanks to everyone who replied to my post requesting info on participating in my first meet. Now, I have one more question: how do I choose which events to enter? I am currently a VERY SLOW swimmer. My 50 free times are on par with my teammates' 100 frees. My 200 free takes nearly four minutes, though competitive times in my age group are in the realm of 2:30 - 2:50. You get the picture. My dead grandmother can swim faster than me!
Despite my severe lack of speed, I have been strongly encouraged to participate in an upcoming meet. How do I choose an event since I am bad at everything? (Don't tell me to chose an event that I'd enjoy; I have no idea what that might be.)
Any suggestions?
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A common symmetrical kick error in breastroke is kicking a sidestroke kick. Most people can do backstroke (just stay on your back) Fly can be difficult (recover with hands out of water); breastroke often is easy for beginning swimmers. If you think you can do the stroke, you're probably OK. If you're illegal, a friendly official will explain it to you! Just touch with 2 hands on breastroke and fly, and touch on your back in backstroke.
Swim fast,
Greg
A common symmetrical kick error in breastroke is kicking a sidestroke kick. Most people can do backstroke (just stay on your back) Fly can be difficult (recover with hands out of water); breastroke often is easy for beginning swimmers. If you think you can do the stroke, you're probably OK. If you're illegal, a friendly official will explain it to you! Just touch with 2 hands on breastroke and fly, and touch on your back in backstroke.
Swim fast,
Greg
