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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Former Member
I swam my first swim meet in 40 years last year and I let my coach pick my events. (He still owes me beer for participating). If you don't have a coach and you are extraordinarily indecisive let your lanemates, spouse, children, neighbor, mailman, whoever choose for you. Although I would advise staying away from the 200 fly unless YOU really felt you were capable of it. So what if you are DQ'D. It's a learning experience. Several swimmers have indicated if you try it you'll like it. Ain't neccessarily so. For me, competing in a meet seems kind of pointless. But one of these days I'll do that 200 fly. Have fun, enjoy the experience, stay warm, and good luck.
I swam my first swim meet in 40 years last year and I let my coach pick my events. (He still owes me beer for participating). If you don't have a coach and you are extraordinarily indecisive let your lanemates, spouse, children, neighbor, mailman, whoever choose for you. Although I would advise staying away from the 200 fly unless YOU really felt you were capable of it. So what if you are DQ'D. It's a learning experience. Several swimmers have indicated if you try it you'll like it. Ain't neccessarily so. For me, competing in a meet seems kind of pointless. But one of these days I'll do that 200 fly. Have fun, enjoy the experience, stay warm, and good luck.
