I just recently started swimming because everyone was telling me about how "I have a typical swimmer's body".I tried it - and now can't spend one day without visiting my beloved pool.Anyways, I was wondering ig I am too late for competitive swimming.I am 24 years old, 6'1'', 162 lb., very lean and muscular.I am extremely determined, always have been good in sports(have 5 years of lifting experience).So yeah... That's the deal.I wish my parents got my ass into the pool when I was a kid.Could have been at a good level now.Anyways, what do you think, guys?After two months of swimming I clocked myself on a 100 meter freestyle - 1:25... yeah, I know - leaves a lot to be disired, but I was curious:how quick can you accomplish your time improvements at the start.to shave down 20 sec., say, would that take years?
Thanks.
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Too late to compete?
It's too late only when you are dead or can no longer get into the water.
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Originally posted by Guvnah
Too late to compete?
It's too late only when you are dead or can no longer get into the water.
I agree!! Swimming is truly a lifetime sport.
Wow. A :27 from a push start is great! Kepp up the good work.
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I have hit a .27 in practice in the 50 yd free from a push start. Technique is the key. Learn it and you will shave time quick.
I AM JEALOUS!!!I WISH I COULD SWIM THAT FAST.Out of curiousity how old are you and what's your height?What were your best times when you were in your best shape?
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I think you will dramatically decrease your time if you concentrate and learn proper stroke technique and continue to work hard at it. I started swimming at age 5 and have not swam in 11 years(since HS). I learned from the greatest(Gail Pebworth, Doc Counsilman) and am 215lbs. Many beer to work off but I have hit a .27 in practice in the 50 yd free from a push start. Technique is the key. Learn it and you will shave time quick. Good luck!!!
Hey, don't blame your beer belly on beer alone. There are plenty of us out there who drink plenty of beer but keep our more aerodynamic stomach shape!
I consider drinking beer "carbo loading." :)
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I am 29, will be 30 in March. Swam the 50 in 22.2 in HS.
I gotta tell you - that is some mind-blowing time ... at least for me right now.
YOU ARE GOOD.
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I am 29, will be 30 in March. Swam the 50 in 22.2 in HS. I am 6ft and all of my weight resides in my beerbelly which I am slowly getting rid of. SO BEWARE OF THE FAT GUY ON THE BLOCKS, HE MAY BE FASTER THAN YOU THINK. LOL
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Originally posted by Swimmerguy
... SO BEWARE OF THE FAT GUY ON THE BLOCKS, HE MAY BE FASTER THAN YOU THINK. LOL
Beer Bellys rule!
I could be lighter and I could be faster - if I completely gave up beer.
I can live with being heavier and slower!:D
Gotta have priorities!
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Originally posted by knelson
Hey, don't blame your beer belly on beer alone. There are plenty of us out there who drink plenty of beer but keep our more aerodynamic stomach shape!
I consider drinking beer "carbo loading." :)
I guess if I thought about it, I would call it my "Beer and doughnuts belly".:) :(
