My First Masters Meet

RE: My First Masters Meet

Former Member — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 11:51:03 GMT

Originally posted by Alex How long ago did you start training for this meet? Well, I'm 36 years old now. I started competitive age group swimming when I was 9 and I quit when I 17. I just joined masters swimming in September after a 19 year "retirement" from competitive swimming. Here are my career best times for those events, which were achieved when I was 16: 50 Meter SC Free - 26.1 50 Meter SC Fly - 30.0 50 Meter SC *** - 35.9

RE: My First Masters Meet

Former Member — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 11:28:22 GMT

Joe: How long ago did you start training for this meet?, I am in your same age group and I do the same times you do for those events, but I have being swimming constantly for the last 13 years. Good job...

RE: My First Masters Meet

Former Member — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 09:08:06 GMT

I'll see at workout tonight, Joe. I wouldn't think it would be a problem, Canada Post permitting.

RE: My First Masters Meet

Former Member — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 08:24:57 GMT

Nice to meet you too, Peter. BTW, nice times for your 400 free and 50 ***! I mailed my entry form for the Nanaimo meet yesterday (Nov 22) but the deadline is today. Do you think they will still accept my entry if it's a day or two late? I figure it will be there tomorrow at the latest.

RE: My First Masters Meet

Former Member — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 07:59:58 GMT

Good job, Joe. I saw the fist pumping & didn't think anything negative about it. Just don't get down on yourself when the time comes & a swim is slower than you thought it would be- the whole thing is a work in progress. Nice to meet you; hope to see you in Nanaimo.

RE: My First Masters Meet

Jeff Commings — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 02:49:54 GMT

This is why I'm "hooked" on swimming. Not because of the "joy" you get from finishing a diffcult workout, but the rush from swimming a race that turns out better than you expected. That happened for me last weekend, so I know how you feel. Congrats.