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
Some encouraging words on here, I appreciate the input. I get started this Sept and plan on going year round. I have no idea what to expect as far as times go. I am considerably stronger than when I last competed but my cardio is poor. After I got out of high school I joined the Navy and continued to compete in the Navy for several years but my workouts were strictly with weights. I was determined to lose the "tall skinny" moniker and desperately wanted to gain mass. When I joined I was 6'4" and 170lbs with a metabolizm that wouldn;t quite. I started hitting weights hard and soon gained the muscle I wanted. Now I am still 6'4" tall but weigh 270lbs. So I am curious to see how I do in sprints once I get my cardio back on track with my increased strength. I would like to get down to 240lbs as I figure that I am carrying about 30lbs of fat. I look forward to meeting new friends at swim meets, they are what I miss the most!
I used to compete in Battle Creek back in the late 80's, had some great meets down there for sure! Thanks for the input everyone. much appreciated.
Some encouraging words on here, I appreciate the input. I get started this Sept and plan on going year round. I have no idea what to expect as far as times go. I am considerably stronger than when I last competed but my cardio is poor. After I got out of high school I joined the Navy and continued to compete in the Navy for several years but my workouts were strictly with weights. I was determined to lose the "tall skinny" moniker and desperately wanted to gain mass. When I joined I was 6'4" and 170lbs with a metabolizm that wouldn;t quite. I started hitting weights hard and soon gained the muscle I wanted. Now I am still 6'4" tall but weigh 270lbs. So I am curious to see how I do in sprints once I get my cardio back on track with my increased strength. I would like to get down to 240lbs as I figure that I am carrying about 30lbs of fat. I look forward to meeting new friends at swim meets, they are what I miss the most!
I used to compete in Battle Creek back in the late 80's, had some great meets down there for sure! Thanks for the input everyone. much appreciated.
