Hello All...
My name is Elizabeth and I have a quick question. I used to be a swimmer but haven't since high school because I do not do well with competing for time.
But I love the distance... so my question is this....
Is there long distance swimming that is more based on endurance than on time... if so, what is this called? Is this a professional event thing, or is there ameteur... What's the longest distance out there... etc. etc.
Thanks, I appreciate any comments.
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Elizabeth,
Baby steps. 400 today, 500 tomorrow, 1000 in a month. You will build up and feel better. And, yes, by all means call the master's program. If anything, it will make you feel better about your abilities and can give you goals to achieve. I did not go near a pool for over 10 years after college and now I have withdrawal if I miss two days in a row! You'll be surprised how fast your competitive drive comes back. Sounds like you had a small dose of that in the lap pool last night! That's good. As I said before, your fellow swimmers will inspire you. So, make that call and join that Y.
Sharon
ps - In response to your question - no, I do not find lap swimming more difficult than open water. Open water always has curves it throws you - currents, waves, water temp, no lane lines, etc. Lap swimming is pretty consistent unless you constantly have to swim around loafers and waders.
Elizabeth,
Baby steps. 400 today, 500 tomorrow, 1000 in a month. You will build up and feel better. And, yes, by all means call the master's program. If anything, it will make you feel better about your abilities and can give you goals to achieve. I did not go near a pool for over 10 years after college and now I have withdrawal if I miss two days in a row! You'll be surprised how fast your competitive drive comes back. Sounds like you had a small dose of that in the lap pool last night! That's good. As I said before, your fellow swimmers will inspire you. So, make that call and join that Y.
Sharon
ps - In response to your question - no, I do not find lap swimming more difficult than open water. Open water always has curves it throws you - currents, waves, water temp, no lane lines, etc. Lap swimming is pretty consistent unless you constantly have to swim around loafers and waders.
