...to take part in an event and not totally embarrass myself?
I am not thinking of winning...just having a reason to train by competing locally. Does that make sense?
You nutcases are beginning to inspire me.. ;) hehe
Hi Rich,
Definitely just enter and go for it! You don't have to be able to do flipturns or even go off the blocks to race at a masters meet - it's not uncommon to see open turns and starts from in the water. Pick a meet, pick an event or two, and try it. If possible, see if you can estimate a decent seed time for yourself - either have someone time you or just look at the clock/your watch and make your best estimate. Most masters meets take seed times for events and are seeded by time regardless of age or gender. So you could be in a heat with both men and women of all ages.
Like Dana said, your first meet will give you times to improve upon (and hey, the more out of shape you are at that first meet, the more room for improvement - this was my strategy last year!!)
Good luck!
Hi Rich,
Definitely just enter and go for it! You don't have to be able to do flipturns or even go off the blocks to race at a masters meet - it's not uncommon to see open turns and starts from in the water. Pick a meet, pick an event or two, and try it. If possible, see if you can estimate a decent seed time for yourself - either have someone time you or just look at the clock/your watch and make your best estimate. Most masters meets take seed times for events and are seeded by time regardless of age or gender. So you could be in a heat with both men and women of all ages.
Like Dana said, your first meet will give you times to improve upon (and hey, the more out of shape you are at that first meet, the more room for improvement - this was my strategy last year!!)
Good luck!
