Hey,
I haven't had a good swimming workout since December 2002 when my High School swim team fell through. Thats about 8 months without a good workout. I was pretty good in high school a few county appearances and almost a state. I swim all the strokes and I want to improve but I know that I will need a lot of work also. I want to start swimming again this year in college and maybe join the University swim team by next year. My question here is does anyone have any good tips for someone who has been out of swimming for awhile and to stay motivated while swimming? And my second question is does anyone have good swimming or dryland workouts or tips that I could use to make the college team by next year? You could email me at mfruth1625@hotmail.com...
Thanks,
Matt
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I forgot to mention that a girl I know just did this. She will be a freshman at an ivy-league school in the fall. She started competing in swimming in HS - later than most swimmers and I would also characterize her as a not-quite-state level competitor. Her times are still improving a lot, though they are not quite yet at the college level.
She really wants to swim, and she emailed the coach at the University about it. He got back to her within a day, telling her to stop by to see him when she arrives at school and he can let her know whether there is a spot for her on the team, and/or whether she can practice on the team. He was very positive, though not commital since it all depends on the team's numbers.
Thought a similar experience would be helpful in your planning. Again, good luck!
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I forgot to mention that a girl I know just did this. She will be a freshman at an ivy-league school in the fall. She started competing in swimming in HS - later than most swimmers and I would also characterize her as a not-quite-state level competitor. Her times are still improving a lot, though they are not quite yet at the college level.
She really wants to swim, and she emailed the coach at the University about it. He got back to her within a day, telling her to stop by to see him when she arrives at school and he can let her know whether there is a spot for her on the team, and/or whether she can practice on the team. He was very positive, though not commital since it all depends on the team's numbers.
Thought a similar experience would be helpful in your planning. Again, good luck!
