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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I started Masters Swimming in January and have been following these forums since. Finally decided to officially register and communicate with what seems like a terrific bunch of people.
The thread of milestones really caught my interest. The story of the individual with the Colon surgery and his milestones was truly inspirational.
My story is simpler and not inspiring at all. I started swimming at Countryside Country Club in Clearwater, just for recreation fitness and weight control. The coach Denis Kaltchev suggested I join the team. I had never been a competetive swimmer in my life, never had formal training on strokes. Previous sports were football, track and wrestling.
First workouts were very painful experiences, I could barely make my way through them. My big milestones have been.
1. Swimming the St pete short course meet in march 34 50 free, 148 100 IM, 46 50 ***. Not very good for a 48 year old, but the very first swim meet of my life.
2. Swimming 75 yards fly in a 25 pool. I'm close to doing 100.
My goal, swim the long course meet in st pete with adjusted times 10% better than my last meet.
jw
I started Masters Swimming in January and have been following these forums since. Finally decided to officially register and communicate with what seems like a terrific bunch of people.
The thread of milestones really caught my interest. The story of the individual with the Colon surgery and his milestones was truly inspirational.
My story is simpler and not inspiring at all. I started swimming at Countryside Country Club in Clearwater, just for recreation fitness and weight control. The coach Denis Kaltchev suggested I join the team. I had never been a competetive swimmer in my life, never had formal training on strokes. Previous sports were football, track and wrestling.
First workouts were very painful experiences, I could barely make my way through them. My big milestones have been.
1. Swimming the St pete short course meet in march 34 50 free, 148 100 IM, 46 50 ***. Not very good for a 48 year old, but the very first swim meet of my life.
2. Swimming 75 yards fly in a 25 pool. I'm close to doing 100.
My goal, swim the long course meet in st pete with adjusted times 10% better than my last meet.
jw
