With the encouragement from this board and a desire to drop some pounds and become a better swimmer I think I will be going to my local Masters practice this Friday morning dark and early. I'm extremely nervous about this. They said they do about 3500 yards a workout. I have never been on a swim team. I have never been formally taught how to swim. I swam laps a year ago for 2 months and loved it but at best I could do a mile in an hour. I'm nervous b/c I don't want to waste these peoples time. Will they have time for me to build up my endurance and work on my stroke? Will a coach help with this? I was thinking that I needed to reach a certain level before joining but based on this board and a guy on the team I'll never reach that level and I should just do it. Are my reservations about going completely ridiculous? ARE THEY ALL GOING TO LAUGH AT ME???:)
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Well, I did it! Was one of the first ones there. The coach was great and really made me feel welcome. They have a variety of skill level which is good. He said some people just come in and do their own thing. I have a LONG way to go but the coach told me that the most important thing right now is to just come in a swim. Need to build up some endurance and then work on my stroke. Thanks a lot for the encouragement guys and gals. Now lets see if I can make it MWF next week!
Well, I did it! Was one of the first ones there. The coach was great and really made me feel welcome. They have a variety of skill level which is good. He said some people just come in and do their own thing. I have a LONG way to go but the coach told me that the most important thing right now is to just come in a swim. Need to build up some endurance and then work on my stroke. Thanks a lot for the encouragement guys and gals. Now lets see if I can make it MWF next week!
