I am new to swimming just started swimming seriously last year (I'm 33). I have never competed. I decided to join USMS and try a meet this year just to give myself something to work towards. I find the rules a bit overwhelming and I'm not fast at all. I just got my front crawl lap under 1 minute. I practice 1 hour 3 times per week. I have taken a few classes including a TI based class which really helped me.
My question is, at my age and with my experience how should I prepare to go to my first meet? Not just skill wise but to learn the rules and not make a total fool out of myself. :) Also, how friendly are the local or regional meets? Will my team be upset if I come in last? How competitive is it really?
Thank you!
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Matt,
I didn't know we were so poetic. :D Seriously, point well taken. It's like taking someone to a swim meet who wouldn't know what to look for ... they think they'd be looking at grass grow ... maybe so if they're watching me. ;)
Mark
Matt,
I didn't know we were so poetic. :D Seriously, point well taken. It's like taking someone to a swim meet who wouldn't know what to look for ... they think they'd be looking at grass grow ... maybe so if they're watching me. ;)
Mark
