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!
When I was 14, my goal for the entire summer was breaking 1:10 in the 100m *** (long course). I did it at the last meet of the summer, and it qualified me for junior nationals.
The most recent milestone I achieved that was major was breaking 1:00 in the 100m back (LC). I did it in November 2002. I've done it twice since then, and I was surprised at the fact that my backstroke was getting faster into my 30s.
I don't have any major milestones now. Just get on the blocks and race.
When I was 14, my goal for the entire summer was breaking 1:10 in the 100m *** (long course). I did it at the last meet of the summer, and it qualified me for junior nationals.
The most recent milestone I achieved that was major was breaking 1:00 in the 100m back (LC). I did it in November 2002. I've done it twice since then, and I was surprised at the fact that my backstroke was getting faster into my 30s.
I don't have any major milestones now. Just get on the blocks and race.
