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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Nope, I'm from West Texas.
I've have been thinking, wondering, maybe I would be better 27 years later. I thought, yea, I don't have the problems I had back then. I also realized that back then maybe I needed to quit, maybe not in they way that I did, but my gut tells me I needed to quit.
Now I can consentrate on my swimming with only (hopfully) normal life day to day worries.
After reseaching record times, once I get back into shape, I think I do have a chance. With my first swim in 27yrs at 50yds @40secs not really going all out. Yep, I think I can shave off those unwanted seconds.
I just need to understand all the new rules, strokes and starts.
Nope, I'm from West Texas.
I've have been thinking, wondering, maybe I would be better 27 years later. I thought, yea, I don't have the problems I had back then. I also realized that back then maybe I needed to quit, maybe not in they way that I did, but my gut tells me I needed to quit.
Now I can consentrate on my swimming with only (hopfully) normal life day to day worries.
After reseaching record times, once I get back into shape, I think I do have a chance. With my first swim in 27yrs at 50yds @40secs not really going all out. Yep, I think I can shave off those unwanted seconds.
I just need to understand all the new rules, strokes and starts.
