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
Parents
Former Member
Susan,
I have been in the water for about 15 months. HOWEVER, it hasn't been consitant because my kids coach had 3 morning work outs for 3 months then canceled for 3 months then had for 3 months..you see the pattern. After being out from the end of July, I forked over the money and joined the Y at the end of October. I just do my own thing..usually about 2700 yards 4-5 times a week. I only started doing 1 set at each practice a couple of weeks ago. The "set" is usually 1000 yards..20 50's free on a minute etc. I started swimming 4 weeks after my last child was born. I lost the 26lbs of pregnancy weight plus another 28. I still want to lose another 50 pounds. I will by no means be average then but it is my goal to go to a regular store and buy some size 14 pants. Weight aside, I am in much better shape than I've been in in 15 years. My doctor asked what I was doing and said keep it up. I am more aware of what I am eating but am not on a diet. I am trying to make this a lifetime commitment and can not give up all great food forever. My body and my mind are so much better. I actually have a shape again!! Keep up the good work. It takes some time but just remember that 6 months from now you will see a big improvement. I have hit a weight plateau for the last month but I know my muscle mass has increased and the butt of my pants is larger!! My kids swim coach is the one that encouraged me to swim and to go to this meet. He will also be there this weekend as he is trying to qualify for worlds in August.
If I get the swimming bug this weekend, I think I'll try some of the
workouts posted here.
I understand how you feel because I get a little frustrated sometimes because I know what a 5:00 500 feels like. I just keep telling myself that 6 months later I will be better and smaller than I am now. I'll let you know how the meet goes.
Susan,
I have been in the water for about 15 months. HOWEVER, it hasn't been consitant because my kids coach had 3 morning work outs for 3 months then canceled for 3 months then had for 3 months..you see the pattern. After being out from the end of July, I forked over the money and joined the Y at the end of October. I just do my own thing..usually about 2700 yards 4-5 times a week. I only started doing 1 set at each practice a couple of weeks ago. The "set" is usually 1000 yards..20 50's free on a minute etc. I started swimming 4 weeks after my last child was born. I lost the 26lbs of pregnancy weight plus another 28. I still want to lose another 50 pounds. I will by no means be average then but it is my goal to go to a regular store and buy some size 14 pants. Weight aside, I am in much better shape than I've been in in 15 years. My doctor asked what I was doing and said keep it up. I am more aware of what I am eating but am not on a diet. I am trying to make this a lifetime commitment and can not give up all great food forever. My body and my mind are so much better. I actually have a shape again!! Keep up the good work. It takes some time but just remember that 6 months from now you will see a big improvement. I have hit a weight plateau for the last month but I know my muscle mass has increased and the butt of my pants is larger!! My kids swim coach is the one that encouraged me to swim and to go to this meet. He will also be there this weekend as he is trying to qualify for worlds in August.
If I get the swimming bug this weekend, I think I'll try some of the
workouts posted here.
I understand how you feel because I get a little frustrated sometimes because I know what a 5:00 500 feels like. I just keep telling myself that 6 months later I will be better and smaller than I am now. I'll let you know how the meet goes.
