Thinking back on your swimming history what were some of the milestones that you aimed for along the way? As examples, last year I set out to swim the 100 fly and this year the 200 fly. At the time just completing those events was a significant challenge. Now I'm working on getting under 30s for the 50m free, which for some reason seems to have more significance than going under 32, or under 31. Probably any round number seems significant, like under 1:00 for the 100m. What other goals or milestones do people see as having special significance? I'm interested in milestones at all levels. I'm hoping to construct a list that will give people goals to work towards beyond just improving their current times, probably with an emphasis on goals for beginners. Thanks!
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This is not really a "beginner's" goal, but....
In 2003, I was the first person to participate in all 12 USMS national championship events in the same year. These events included: USMS Short Course Nationals, USMS Long Course Nationals, One-Hour Postal Championship, 5K Postal Championship, 10K Postal Championship, 3000 Yard Postal Championship, 6000 Yard Postal Championship, 1-Mile Open Water Championship, 2-Mile Cable Open Water Championship, 1-3 Mile (3K) Open Water Championship, 5K Open Water Championship, 10K Open Water Championship.
Prior to 2003, one person (Bob Beach of St. Petersburg Masters, Florida) had participated in all 10 USMS long distance national championship events in the same year.
I am working on a two-part story about the experience, which will be featured as Fitness Articles of the Month for July and August.
Stay tuned...
Swimmer Bill
This is not really a "beginner's" goal, but....
In 2003, I was the first person to participate in all 12 USMS national championship events in the same year. These events included: USMS Short Course Nationals, USMS Long Course Nationals, One-Hour Postal Championship, 5K Postal Championship, 10K Postal Championship, 3000 Yard Postal Championship, 6000 Yard Postal Championship, 1-Mile Open Water Championship, 2-Mile Cable Open Water Championship, 1-3 Mile (3K) Open Water Championship, 5K Open Water Championship, 10K Open Water Championship.
Prior to 2003, one person (Bob Beach of St. Petersburg Masters, Florida) had participated in all 10 USMS long distance national championship events in the same year.
I am working on a two-part story about the experience, which will be featured as Fitness Articles of the Month for July and August.
Stay tuned...
Swimmer Bill
