Ok, I'm 31 and I swam I think one freestyle relay before in my life during high school... I have recently found a coach here to swim with, and I'm going to my first meet on Saturday..
I'm a bit nervous...
I have NO IDEA what events to swim.. I don't know if I'll be a better distance or sprint swimmer, but I'd like to try maybe a middle distance, and an IM.. (I really like IMs ;) )
I know i'll be slow, but I'm looking at this as having some starting times to work on.
Does anyone have any suggestions for what events I might try for my first time out?
Jeanette..:rolleyes:
Think about what strokes and distances you enjoy doing in workout.
Do you like doing the sprints? Do you enjoy backstroke more than butterfly? You said you enjoy IMs. I'd start with the 100 IM, if it's offered. The 400 IM is way too hard for someone starting out.
As you get used to the meet format and what you enjoy swimming, then you can branch out and try other events to see how you can handle them. Hey, you might find that the 400 IM is right up your alley!
Think about what strokes and distances you enjoy doing in workout.
Do you like doing the sprints? Do you enjoy backstroke more than butterfly? You said you enjoy IMs. I'd start with the 100 IM, if it's offered. The 400 IM is way too hard for someone starting out.
As you get used to the meet format and what you enjoy swimming, then you can branch out and try other events to see how you can handle them. Hey, you might find that the 400 IM is right up your alley!
