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??
27 years off- and be sub 40-35 for a fifty???
Welcome Back !!!!
It's never too late.
I met a newly masters swimmer at Nationals( Olympic Hopeful) who was once a very good swimmer 15 years back and they caught the bug. They are also having a blast.
I am working my way back after a 20+ year break. Enter a Masters Meet and you will see how different it is than when you were swimming competitively. It has been a blast since started swimming about 9 months ago after that 20+ year break.
Concho Pearl - you wouldn’t have been from the Keys would you?
Originally posted by Concho Pearl
I just would like to know if I stand a chance if I did compete, I don't think I'm good enough for a national record. But may be a state level.
I now understand that I don' t have to be "in shape" to join our local master program, but I do want to know - just for my self - that I can make a few laps in the pool with out coming out with jelly legs.
Is there some were I can see State record times?
Maybe just knowing the record times that people in the masters program in Texas are doing will help me when I race the clock.
27 years off- and be sub 40-35 for a fifty???
Welcome Back !!!!
It's never too late.
I met a newly masters swimmer at Nationals( Olympic Hopeful) who was once a very good swimmer 15 years back and they caught the bug. They are also having a blast.
I am working my way back after a 20+ year break. Enter a Masters Meet and you will see how different it is than when you were swimming competitively. It has been a blast since started swimming about 9 months ago after that 20+ year break.
Concho Pearl - you wouldn’t have been from the Keys would you?
Originally posted by Concho Pearl
I just would like to know if I stand a chance if I did compete, I don't think I'm good enough for a national record. But may be a state level.
I now understand that I don' t have to be "in shape" to join our local master program, but I do want to know - just for my self - that I can make a few laps in the pool with out coming out with jelly legs.
Is there some were I can see State record times?
Maybe just knowing the record times that people in the masters program in Texas are doing will help me when I race the clock.
