Does anyone know a woman who was able to swim at their top form after she had a child? In running, Marion Jones was able to come back in international form after giving birth. I was just wondering if swimmers are able to do this yet. This woman doesn't have to be an Internationally ranked swimmer as well.
I was thinking about this after a girl I knew was going to go under 5 minutes in the 500 free but she got pregnant in high school and she never got back to her top form. Where else could I ask this question than the USMS discussion board.
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I am a mom to 4 children, 11,7,4 and 4 months. I hadn't swam in 18 years and hopped in the pool when this last baby was 4 weeks old. I swim at 5:30 in the morning when my family and baby is sleeping so not to take away any of my time with them. I was a 55 100 freestyler but distance was my thing 5:08 500 free. I am no where near my previous ability but can swim the 100 in 1:20 despite being 90lbs over my swim weight and only having swam for 3 months. I think the body is capable of a lot more than we give it credit for. You just have to be willing to put in the time and enegy. I am swimming to lose weight but am going to my first masters meet in February. I plan to be the fastest fat girl at the meet! (hoping to find a speedo that fits!!). I don't care if I'm first or last, I just want my children to know that you can do anything you want to. I can only get faster from here! I can't wait to hear my kids yelling for me...what a complete turn-around from my constant cheering for them.
I am a mom to 4 children, 11,7,4 and 4 months. I hadn't swam in 18 years and hopped in the pool when this last baby was 4 weeks old. I swim at 5:30 in the morning when my family and baby is sleeping so not to take away any of my time with them. I was a 55 100 freestyler but distance was my thing 5:08 500 free. I am no where near my previous ability but can swim the 100 in 1:20 despite being 90lbs over my swim weight and only having swam for 3 months. I think the body is capable of a lot more than we give it credit for. You just have to be willing to put in the time and enegy. I am swimming to lose weight but am going to my first masters meet in February. I plan to be the fastest fat girl at the meet! (hoping to find a speedo that fits!!). I don't care if I'm first or last, I just want my children to know that you can do anything you want to. I can only get faster from here! I can't wait to hear my kids yelling for me...what a complete turn-around from my constant cheering for them.
