I am 30 and this past recently became ymca national champion in 3 events. Here is my problem. The times I posted were far from blazing. I just got back into swimming last fall and it just turned out that the competition for my age group in this particular year was not strong. I know that this will not happen again. Should I just enjoy the victory as it is? I feel guilty saying I am a national champ knowing older age groups were tougher competition? How would you feel? Thanks
Very interesting question. I was at a meet recently where I won every event I entered for my age group but would have only been third in those same events in both the age group above and below me. So, I recognized I was not the fastest at the meet but was the fastest that day in my age group. I took my award, smiled and went home.
You should probably feel good about what you did. Next time to level the playing field, wear a clown suit to slow yourself down. Take pity on those your smoked!
Very interesting question. I was at a meet recently where I won every event I entered for my age group but would have only been third in those same events in both the age group above and below me. So, I recognized I was not the fastest at the meet but was the fastest that day in my age group. I took my award, smiled and went home.
You should probably feel good about what you did. Next time to level the playing field, wear a clown suit to slow yourself down. Take pity on those your smoked!
