...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
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I say go for it! I felt underprepared for my first meet and wound up surprising myself. USMS is about staying fit and having fun to me. Some people take the competition a bit more seriously but as long as I finish the race while maintaining good form and am satisfied with the results, I leave with a smile. I push myself in practice to beat my own times, not those of others. Like I said, go for it and give yourself something to work from. Your first few meets will be super exciting because you are bound to see some significant improvement in your times. Have fun!
I say go for it! I felt underprepared for my first meet and wound up surprising myself. USMS is about staying fit and having fun to me. Some people take the competition a bit more seriously but as long as I finish the race while maintaining good form and am satisfied with the results, I leave with a smile. I push myself in practice to beat my own times, not those of others. Like I said, go for it and give yourself something to work from. Your first few meets will be super exciting because you are bound to see some significant improvement in your times. Have fun!
