It has been 15 yrs since I last competed seriously and I am getting ready to start again this fall. I am approximately 80lbs heavier, about half muscle and half fat. I am curious to hear from others who had similar layoff's and what they experienced in their come backs. I plan on using my first season just getting myself back in shape. I would like to lose approximately 30 lbs and hope to attend my first meet around Feb or March 05. I am anxious and nervous at the same time. Look forward to the input.
Thanks, Greg
Greg -
I was away from swimming for 10 years but came back to it in 1999. I remember lots of pain and lack of breath. In fact, I can remember times I couldn't lift my arms to put them under my pillow when I went to bed at night. My first year back, I treated the training like I would have in high school/college, as a season. I've since learned it is important to incorporate swimming as a life-style. This has made me more of a year-round swimmer. I still focus on the big meets, but that's the easy part. Getting to the pool during the "down" times are what is the toughest. Once you find a way to do that, your hooked.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Greg -
I was away from swimming for 10 years but came back to it in 1999. I remember lots of pain and lack of breath. In fact, I can remember times I couldn't lift my arms to put them under my pillow when I went to bed at night. My first year back, I treated the training like I would have in high school/college, as a season. I've since learned it is important to incorporate swimming as a life-style. This has made me more of a year-round swimmer. I still focus on the big meets, but that's the easy part. Getting to the pool during the "down" times are what is the toughest. Once you find a way to do that, your hooked.
Good luck and keep us posted.
