So do other people feel diappointed with their times as adult versus as an 18 year old or 20 year old. I understand that I was out of swimming for almost 26 years. And I didn't practice that much during the first 2 years because I was badly out of shape and had to changes jobs and for about 9 months my work didn't workout that much with swimming, only swimming a couple of days at week. I guest we are not that young and many of us who take a very long break from swimming and are middle age are going to be slower. This is workout times according to a pace clock.
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I also know of Jim Thornton in this forum, who at age 49 is in his prime because he just did 1:55.xx compared to a previously best 1:56.xx from teenage years, and I have heard of Laura Val who swims now lifetime bests in sprints.
Originally posted by Glenn
500 free age 20 in 1969 5:37.5
500 free age 52 in 2002 5:35.34
What middle age slow down! Work outs are better, more intense, better quality, better technique. I am working harder and swimming more than I did in HS or college.
Don't give up!!
Glenn
Wow, your recipe works for you...
I also know of Jim Thornton in this forum, who at age 49 is in his prime because he just did 1:55.xx compared to a previously best 1:56.xx from teenage years, and I have heard of Laura Val who swims now lifetime bests in sprints.
Originally posted by Glenn
500 free age 20 in 1969 5:37.5
500 free age 52 in 2002 5:35.34
What middle age slow down! Work outs are better, more intense, better quality, better technique. I am working harder and swimming more than I did in HS or college.
Don't give up!!
Glenn
Wow, your recipe works for you...
