I am looking to begin swimming again. I would also like to compete. There is a group near me with times I can go, I just need to get in there. I swam competively for 3 years in HS, and haven't since. I also taught swimming lessons, and lifeguarded for 4 years. My HS swimming was cut short by a pregnancy in the beginning of my senior year, or I probably would have swam at college as well... I used to be pretty good, and really enjoyed all aspects of swimming. Any tips for a "newbie"? TIA!
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So what I hear folks saying is that I don't need to get in shape to get back with the swimmers (revisit my mythic past), and I shouldn't plan on setting any world records (at 44) anytime soon. Slow and steady and take it as it comes. Also,I like the motivational imagery of death creeping up on you. I do believe at this point in time that if I don't swim, well.... I might not die but I'm gonna get sick and worn out and then die. And maybe in a few months I'll be able to have some pizza and beer and not have it kill me.
Thanks for the encouragement. This is not my first time "rejoining," but I'd like it to be my last.
Tom
So what I hear folks saying is that I don't need to get in shape to get back with the swimmers (revisit my mythic past), and I shouldn't plan on setting any world records (at 44) anytime soon. Slow and steady and take it as it comes. Also,I like the motivational imagery of death creeping up on you. I do believe at this point in time that if I don't swim, well.... I might not die but I'm gonna get sick and worn out and then die. And maybe in a few months I'll be able to have some pizza and beer and not have it kill me.
Thanks for the encouragement. This is not my first time "rejoining," but I'd like it to be my last.
Tom
