Hi, I am somewhat new to Masters Swimming. I swam competitively ( somewhat!) when I was younger but for the last 30 years have been a fitness lap swimmer ( 1650yds @ 24: 30 ) I have done a few postal challenges and have been thinking about competing in a meet, it has been 30 years since I have started off a block or dove at all because I have a bad shoulder. Long story already but do they allow in water starts? Is this to geeky to even show up at a meet? Do I just have to figure out how to dive without dislocating my shoulder? I train alone so don't have access to blocks. Any help would be GREAT! I have really been enjoying my swimming and trying to get faster, fun after 30 years of just fitness swimming. Thanks, Paul
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Trust me, no one will laugh or point fingers or judge you if you start in the pool. There is a reason that it is allowed. I've seen many people start in the pool, off the side of the blocks and/or on the blocks - it is just the way it is.
Don't let this stop you from competing - your workout time for 1650 is very good. You will be surprised at how fun it is and the comaraderie between swimmers. Everyone is there to have a good time and to challenge themselves. I've yet to meet anyone that is disingenuous.
Keep us informed of how you do in your first meet!
Trust me, no one will laugh or point fingers or judge you if you start in the pool. There is a reason that it is allowed. I've seen many people start in the pool, off the side of the blocks and/or on the blocks - it is just the way it is.
Don't let this stop you from competing - your workout time for 1650 is very good. You will be surprised at how fun it is and the comaraderie between swimmers. Everyone is there to have a good time and to challenge themselves. I've yet to meet anyone that is disingenuous.
Keep us informed of how you do in your first meet!
