This Masters program is new to me. I've looked at the records for my age group, and looked at the record times.
How do I know if I even stand a chance? I understand I have a long way to go to get in shape, but I would at least like to know if it's a possiblity to compete.
I of course, thought I did rather well for my first day back. I'm 44 years old and been on a 27 year vacation from swimming.
Today I swam approx. 400 yds off and on... without the lifeguard coming in to save me.
I'm a sprinter and after about 200 yds,of getting my feet wet, I used the pace clock to time me at 50 yards. Without diving in, my time was 40 secs. I know I wasn't swimming my hardest and figure with a dive that too would shave a few seconds off.
I would like to join our local masters program once I can get in shape, but do I stand a chance or should I swim for the joy of swimming???
Any advise??
Depends on how you define "stand a chance", your background and the time available to devote. Yes, you can be competitive. All it takes is you and a time clock. Compete to do better against the clock and enter a few meets to see how you like the competition against others. As far as setting records, this is where your background comes in. If you were an elite swimmer, you have a chance at national records. If you were a collegiate swimmer, you have a chance at state/possibly national records. If you were a great state high school swimmer but never went to college, you may still have a chance at state records. If you simply just swam when you were young (while possible) you probably will not break any records. But, you can still compete!
Depends on how you define "stand a chance", your background and the time available to devote. Yes, you can be competitive. All it takes is you and a time clock. Compete to do better against the clock and enter a few meets to see how you like the competition against others. As far as setting records, this is where your background comes in. If you were an elite swimmer, you have a chance at national records. If you were a collegiate swimmer, you have a chance at state/possibly national records. If you were a great state high school swimmer but never went to college, you may still have a chance at state records. If you simply just swam when you were young (while possible) you probably will not break any records. But, you can still compete!
