This has probably been covered before, and I know what the "organization" would say, but I want the truth from those of you that are serious members. If I showed up, a 29 year-old mom of three who is about 30 lbs overweight but was once a good swimmer and has continued lap swimming all these years since high-school and would take her committment seriously, to your practice and wanted to join, how would you feel? What if you had to pass me by a few times because I slowed you down? But...at the same time you saw me working hard in my ability and pushing myself farther and fasther each day - would you snicker behind my back, would others? Should I continue swimming on my own and trying to get in shape before I join?
It is ok to be honest. I would tell you the truth. And please, don't yell at me for worrying about what others think.
Thanks everyone!
Parents
Former Member
HMMM I joined at 38 having learned to swim 6 months before, having two kids, and definately overweight. I swam in the lane with the 86 year old gentlemen who was quite an inspiration and faster than me.
Now at almost 41, I swim at the bottom of the fastest group, even attended a meet last winter(attending more is pretty impossible with the reponsibilities of two active children). I still have a lot to learn, but I could probably complete a 400IM in a meet(very slowly) and am fairly fast at sprinting.
I have had a whole lot of fun in the last 2.5 years, and have improved my fitness quite a bit.
Just get in there, swim, meet new people and have a great time.
Dorothy
HMMM I joined at 38 having learned to swim 6 months before, having two kids, and definately overweight. I swam in the lane with the 86 year old gentlemen who was quite an inspiration and faster than me.
Now at almost 41, I swim at the bottom of the fastest group, even attended a meet last winter(attending more is pretty impossible with the reponsibilities of two active children). I still have a lot to learn, but I could probably complete a 400IM in a meet(very slowly) and am fairly fast at sprinting.
I have had a whole lot of fun in the last 2.5 years, and have improved my fitness quite a bit.
Just get in there, swim, meet new people and have a great time.
Dorothy
