im new to the forum and relatively new at swimming. i started to swim this past winter to cross train for track and im finding out that i really enjoy it. ill be going to college soon and lately ive had the urge to get into competitive swimming (im going to a d-3 college and they are pretty cool about ppl joining things there) i plan to run in college (even though im not that good) but ive felt the urge to drop running and take up swimming. is it possible with someone with limited experience to become a serious competitor in a couple years if he works hard enough? im very competitive and dont want to get into swimming if i have no chance of becoming good. but i think im built more like a swimmer than a runner anyway, big palms, stocky upper body (definatly not like a distance runner haha). any advice would help and im sorry if you are sick of reading by now but if you have a response of and kind please give it.
-kevin-
Yes it is possible.
However, it takes more than big hands (the competitive desire will help). You’ll need good coaching and spend a lot of time developing technique. And it will take lots of hard work.
The best thing is to get with the college swim coach. Have him take a look at your strokes and take it from there.
Yes it is possible.
However, it takes more than big hands (the competitive desire will help). You’ll need good coaching and spend a lot of time developing technique. And it will take lots of hard work.
The best thing is to get with the college swim coach. Have him take a look at your strokes and take it from there.
