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 asked about a participant list about a week ago. They said that they are planning on posting one in July.
As far as attendance, I'm in. I don't know how many people will be there, but I'm not sure we can tell a lot about the price drop because it appears they did it across all sports. I too am hopeful for a big meet but even if not I bet it will be fast and a lot of fun.
Thanks for the info about the participant list release. I'm all signed up already and I'm sure the pool is a bigger draw than the open water, but it will be interesting to see what the participation is like. I plan to be the last one ashore, but happily so as long as I'm faster than the last time out. Ha!
I asked about a participant list about a week ago. They said that they are planning on posting one in July.
As far as attendance, I'm in. I don't know how many people will be there, but I'm not sure we can tell a lot about the price drop because it appears they did it across all sports. I too am hopeful for a big meet but even if not I bet it will be fast and a lot of fun.
Thanks for the info about the participant list release. I'm all signed up already and I'm sure the pool is a bigger draw than the open water, but it will be interesting to see what the participation is like. I plan to be the last one ashore, but happily so as long as I'm faster than the last time out. Ha!
