Hey All! I would love to see the response from people on this question.
I am about to swim in my first meet in over five years. My preparation has been pretty good the last year or so. Plus, I am looking at this from a realistic standpoint of going out to have fun, swim again and see just where I am at in training. Not expecting lifetime bests or to light up the waters in my first outing.
When you all made the decision to race again(pool or open water) what were you feelings leading up the first meet? Excited, nervous,etc? And how did you cope with second thoughts, nerves, etc leading up to the meet, so you wouldn't have second thoughts?
Look forward to hearing other people's stories.
John
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I recently coaxed a fellow Masters swimmer into signing up for a local meet. He hadn't been on the blocks in over 25 years. Needless to say...he was nervous. But he did great...and actually wound up racing his old high school coach in the 500. Now he can't wait to sign up for the next one.
Being nervous is normal. It means that your adrenal glands still work. Have fun. :)
Originally posted by nkace
I have my 1st meet coming up this Sunday after like almost 20 yrs. I am going to be a wreck. I fear swallowing water or my goggles falling off, etc. I am going to be so damn nervous. :eek:
I recently coaxed a fellow Masters swimmer into signing up for a local meet. He hadn't been on the blocks in over 25 years. Needless to say...he was nervous. But he did great...and actually wound up racing his old high school coach in the 500. Now he can't wait to sign up for the next one.
Being nervous is normal. It means that your adrenal glands still work. Have fun. :)
Originally posted by nkace
I have my 1st meet coming up this Sunday after like almost 20 yrs. I am going to be a wreck. I fear swallowing water or my goggles falling off, etc. I am going to be so damn nervous. :eek:
