For the first 5 years of our program our team was very competitive. I really think this was due to the fact that most of us were competitive swimmers in high school and college. Realizing that we needed to enhance our program by getting the more recreational/fitness swimmer involved, we have now become a team of "tile counters" that rarely if ever test themselves at our masters swim meets or postal events. I realize that every doesn't need to compete, nor do I want to force anyone to compete. I'm just looking for some creative ideas or examples of how any of you were able to get people to participate in masters competitions. I would appreciate any help...
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I 'm glad that you're having such a positive experience with Master's swimming... I think that it's great that you've started competing already! Regarding your times, I wish I could do those times without fins... I also wish I was taller, too- I'm only 4'11" (actually, 4'11 and 3/4" :) ) as I think that makes a big difference in times...
I used to do distance swimming by myself before I joined- now, however, a 300m set is a LONNNG way for me!! I guess that it is all psychological, though...
Good luck with your upcoming meets and have fun!!
peace...
I 'm glad that you're having such a positive experience with Master's swimming... I think that it's great that you've started competing already! Regarding your times, I wish I could do those times without fins... I also wish I was taller, too- I'm only 4'11" (actually, 4'11 and 3/4" :) ) as I think that makes a big difference in times...
I used to do distance swimming by myself before I joined- now, however, a 300m set is a LONNNG way for me!! I guess that it is all psychological, though...
Good luck with your upcoming meets and have fun!!
peace...
