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
My experience as far as times go were as follows:
1st year - about 3 seconds slower per 100 than college
2nd year - about 1 second slower per 100 than college
3rd thru 5th years - sprint events about 2 seconds slower per 100 with a tailing off of a few tenths per year. Distance events setting lifetime bests and holding relatively steady.
My experience as far as times go were as follows:
1st year - about 3 seconds slower per 100 than college
2nd year - about 1 second slower per 100 than college
3rd thru 5th years - sprint events about 2 seconds slower per 100 with a tailing off of a few tenths per year. Distance events setting lifetime bests and holding relatively steady.
