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??
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Why do you concern yourself with times when you are not ready to swim fast at this time? I have met guys who hardly swam or never had a lesson and one in particular who started swimming 2 years ago just set a new record time for his age group for 50 fly lc 35 to 39 age group.
Why do you concern yourself with times when you are not ready to swim fast at this time? I have met guys who hardly swam or never had a lesson and one in particular who started swimming 2 years ago just set a new record time for his age group for 50 fly lc 35 to 39 age group.
