So I have decided to join USMS at the ripe age of 35, after spending the past 12 years teaching myself to swim. I've never been able to be a part of an organized USMS team due to work schedule or being in the middle of po-dunk America with no teams nearby.
So with my recent move back from Korea, I now have a good opportunity to train with a team, a real coach, and get good at this.
My first observation is this: I suck. I mean I REALLY suck. Everything I thought I had been doing right for the last decade, the coach quickly pointed out everything I was doing wrong. Which is good of course, because I want to learn and do it right and get better. But this is going to be tough, I can tell.
My question to everyone is this: Am I unique in the age I join and try to be on an organized team? Is it worth my time and effort to do this?
Speaking of which, how/where do I find out about any big meets during the year? Obviously I'm not ready for one yet, but I would like to participate in one next year. I have a fan section more or less who are all dying to know when and where they can go to watch me compete.
One place to check is the Calendar of Events:
www.usms.org/.../event_search.php
For National Championships and FINA World Championships, check here:
www.usms.org/.../nationals
For other events, check under "Events & Results" on the USMS home page.
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Speaking of which, how/where do I find out about any big meets during the year? Obviously I'm not ready for one yet, but I would like to participate in one next year. I have a fan section more or less who are all dying to know when and where they can go to watch me compete.
One place to check is the Calendar of Events:
www.usms.org/.../event_search.php
For National Championships and FINA World Championships, check here:
www.usms.org/.../nationals
For other events, check under "Events & Results" on the USMS home page.
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