I'm trying to figure out if I'm crazy for signing up to participate in the USA Masters Games in Greensboro this summer. Anyone else going? Which events? How competitive are you?
I have mostly signed up because open water swims are hard to come by in areas that I can get to and from pretty easily just the day of. I have done a few open water swim competitions over the years, but I'm not particularly competitive (read: I'm not very fast). I'm wondering if I've set myself up for a situation where I'm not just last, I'm way behind. Don't get me wrong, I'm basically at this for my health and fitness and because I genuinely enjoy swimming (especially open water) so I don't mind being at the back of the pack, but I'm curious about where I'm likely to fall as I prep.
I'm looking forward to getting to watch some of the pool events as well. I have never gotten up the guts to sign up for a pool meet - I do not have a local Masters group to swim with so I don't have a group to go with or the training in starts and turns and all that stuff that would make me feel comfortable competing in the pool, but maybe this will get me going.
I'm interested in hearing from other who have signed up or are considering signing up. Thank you!
I believe the plan is for it to be even number years.
Yeah, that's right. From this page:
www.usamastersgames.com/.../About-the-Games-x-6923-2256-14835.html
The USA Masters Games are planned as a summertime event, to be held every even year, beginning in 2016. Even years are also Olympic years, which is perfect timing for a multi-sports event that will include a number of Olympic sports.
I had considered going this year. I went to SC Nationals and I really liked the pool. Problem is that I live on the other side of the country so it would be a big (and expensive) trip for me. Since I already made the trip once this year, I decided to wait and see where it is in 2018 and hope to hit it then. Also, it will be interesting to see how well attended the event is this year. That may sway my decision to attend in 2018 as well.
I believe the plan is for it to be even number years.
Yeah, that's right. From this page:
www.usamastersgames.com/.../About-the-Games-x-6923-2256-14835.html
The USA Masters Games are planned as a summertime event, to be held every even year, beginning in 2016. Even years are also Olympic years, which is perfect timing for a multi-sports event that will include a number of Olympic sports.
I had considered going this year. I went to SC Nationals and I really liked the pool. Problem is that I live on the other side of the country so it would be a big (and expensive) trip for me. Since I already made the trip once this year, I decided to wait and see where it is in 2018 and hope to hit it then. Also, it will be interesting to see how well attended the event is this year. That may sway my decision to attend in 2018 as well.
