Choosing an Event

Former Member
Former Member
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?
Parents
  • Former Member
    Former Member
    O.K. Sandy ... I will correct myself. I probably should have said, "Try it. You might like it." But for those who never competed before, isn't the challenge and experience even more worth it? This is just a question here ... your last sentence really does sum up what everyone has said here, though.
Reply
  • Former Member
    Former Member
    O.K. Sandy ... I will correct myself. I probably should have said, "Try it. You might like it." But for those who never competed before, isn't the challenge and experience even more worth it? This is just a question here ... your last sentence really does sum up what everyone has said here, though.
Children
No Data