I like the article in swim Magazine about Rita Egan and Sylvia powell. These women are not your typical slim young swimmers that are elite swimmers but like the rest of us ordinary. Actually, given my previous background in swimming I'm also won of these average jills. As a youth I swam the 100 meter *** at 1:30 and as a 46 at 1:43.31. So, many of us do it for enjoyment and some exercise knowing that we will never be at the top of the pack. I think we should have more of these stories?. And Ion believe me you are not that bad. You did a 2:31 200 meter freestyle. I recently swam a 3:15. So don't feel bad and their is alot more competition in the men than in the women in 45 to 49. Not saying that their are not good swimmers in the women.
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The majority of masters swimmers are in this for the fun of a group workout. There's something to be said about going to practice in numbers where you can count on lane mates for motivation and inspiration. And if one were to take a poll they might find that only a small percentage actually compete on a regular basis. Many without a swimming background may find it intimidating to say the least as they consider entering the meet atmosphere.
It's refreshing to read about personal triumphs wether or not they stack up to the achievements of the veterans. That very article may inspire someone out there to get off their duff and give it a go. There are hundreds if not thousands of former swimmers with dried up gills who have not yet heard the call back to the pool. And when they do return SWIM magazine provides a nice insight to what got them started up again and how they train. There's tons of places to read about the latest speed demons. I want to hear about the 300 pound former champion who quit smoking, drinking, & overeating, and can now swim circles around the kids.
The majority of masters swimmers are in this for the fun of a group workout. There's something to be said about going to practice in numbers where you can count on lane mates for motivation and inspiration. And if one were to take a poll they might find that only a small percentage actually compete on a regular basis. Many without a swimming background may find it intimidating to say the least as they consider entering the meet atmosphere.
It's refreshing to read about personal triumphs wether or not they stack up to the achievements of the veterans. That very article may inspire someone out there to get off their duff and give it a go. There are hundreds if not thousands of former swimmers with dried up gills who have not yet heard the call back to the pool. And when they do return SWIM magazine provides a nice insight to what got them started up again and how they train. There's tons of places to read about the latest speed demons. I want to hear about the 300 pound former champion who quit smoking, drinking, & overeating, and can now swim circles around the kids.
