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?
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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!!!
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!!!
