I've noticed there have been a lot of new people on the forum lately, and the short course season is finally upon us. So I thought this thread could be a reflection on everyone's first Masters meet...whether that first meet for you was recently, or quite awhile ago!
My first swim meet was a little less than a year ago. I had been out of the water for nine years and was very nervous - I didn't want to time myself in practice because I knew I was way off of my "old form." So I had no idea how I'd do.
I had to come to the meet late because of church (it was on a Sunday morning). So I had to swim the 50 *** and free, my two worst strokes - but you gotta love the distance! I was surprised each time I saw the clock - I thought I was going to swim way worse than I actually did! And even though those times were nowhere near my high-school best, it was exciting and inspiring to have "new best times" to beat later on in the season.
But I wish I would have known that there was no legal back-to-*** flip turn in the IM in Masters Swimming, because I got DQ'ed!
I was also very impressed by the crowd - a lot of kids cheering on their parents or grandparents! Very fun to observe.
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Originally posted by tjrpatt
They have Masters Meets in Idaho, just kidding. Just remember, at your first Masters Meet, just worry about finishing. That is what I did. I had to swim some rough events at my first meet, 200 fly, 400 IM, 400 free. I probably shouldn't have done that full load of events but it was worth the challenge and I am glad that I made it through.
I am so glad to hear someone say just worry about finishing! That is my whole goal at this point, I'll worry about my times after I get over the nerves of being my first swim meet. I remember when I told my friend that I wanted to compete she just looked at me and said "You're gonna get your butt kicked." So I told her that all wanted to do was finish the race to prove to my self that I could do it, so thanx for that little boost of encouragement. As far as masters meets in Idaho...they only have like 3 swim meets that I know of, and I don't know of any of them are masters or not. But Utah has some!!
~Kyra
Originally posted by tjrpatt
They have Masters Meets in Idaho, just kidding. Just remember, at your first Masters Meet, just worry about finishing. That is what I did. I had to swim some rough events at my first meet, 200 fly, 400 IM, 400 free. I probably shouldn't have done that full load of events but it was worth the challenge and I am glad that I made it through.
I am so glad to hear someone say just worry about finishing! That is my whole goal at this point, I'll worry about my times after I get over the nerves of being my first swim meet. I remember when I told my friend that I wanted to compete she just looked at me and said "You're gonna get your butt kicked." So I told her that all wanted to do was finish the race to prove to my self that I could do it, so thanx for that little boost of encouragement. As far as masters meets in Idaho...they only have like 3 swim meets that I know of, and I don't know of any of them are masters or not. But Utah has some!!
~Kyra
