After being out of the pool for 22 years, 3 months ago I decided to start up again. I would like to be able to continue the enjoyment I've found and maybe, just maybe, ease back into competing...for fun this time.
Since I don't swim with the masters team (timing doesn't work) right now I'm by myself, swimming light workouts 3 days a week. I've worked up from 30 minutes to 45, and 1 hour is next. I'm up to about 2700 yds.
I looked at the event calendars in the USMS site and found some challenges...Check-Off, 30-Minute, Virtual Geographic and the Brute Squad Postal Event. All of them look like a lot of fun and a great way to stay inspired without having to trek to a meet.
Since I don't swim with a coach I figure this is the best way to ease back into this.
Thoughts? Other ideas?
BTW, this site was one of the first places I've come to, and having stayed and lurked. I've enjoyed the discussions and feeling of community that I've found here. Thank you for that!
Former Member
Welcome back to the pool Anita!! :D
I'm a newb-returning swimmer too. I'm pondering the same thing as you competing etc.
Good luck and you'll find lots of support and inspiration here.
Rich
Hi Anita,
I am so happy you have decided to return to swimming. Even though you swim alone, it sounds like you are definitely on the right track. Welcome back to Chlorine!!!
I think doing some events sound wonderful. You can test yourself, meet new people, and accomplish goals all at the same time. This in itself is so rewarding.
I remember doing the Postal swim years ago and the swim facility had a big pancake breakfast for all of us later. I met many new people who then became swim friends.
Since you are already up to close to 3000 yards, there are also lots of workouts on this site if you get bored doing your "own thing." I know it can be lonely swimming alone; I have to swim alone now so I constantly have to motivate myself by keeping short and long-term goals in my mind.
Donna
Anita,
Welcome back, I too just started back about 5 months ago after 27 years out.
Are you doing 2700 yds in less than hour each time you swim? Or for the week?
Just wondering.
What are your specialities?
Anita:
Welcome back to swimming. :banana: I took 24 years off too and sometimes train alone. If you're inspired, you can do it. Use the workouts here for ideas. It sounds like you are ramping it up slowly, which is wise. Don't do too much too soon. I think you should also consider doing some rotator cuff exercises if you haven't already. Good luck. Have fun!
Anita,
I say WOW to your 2700 yds in less than hour. I can only do about 2000 in about hour. I'm a sprinter so I don't know if that makes a difference. Sounds like your doing awesume though...
I'm my own coach also, trying to work on endursance and so forth.
I finally have my 50's down pretty well to start doing them with less time inbetween. Currently this is my 100's month, my 100's need more work, trying to get them to flow better like my 50's.
Did my first 500 yds warm up non stop last week, going to keep after that one for a while. I do 50's 100's free and back, 100's IM.
Anita,
I say WOW to your 2700 yds in less than hour.
Did my first 500 yds warm up non stop last week, going to keep after that one for a while. I do 50's 100's free and back, 100's IM.
Thanks...way too many years of practice. But it's made getting back to it easier than I thought it would be.
Congratulations on your straight 500! I'm just now starting on official workouts...I've used some from here and some from www.swimmingowrldmagazine.com
Anita:
Use the workouts here for ideas. It sounds like you are ramping it up slowly, which is wise. Don't do too much too soon. I think you should also consider doing some rotator cuff exercises if you haven't already. Good luck. Have fun!
I like the workouts I've seen here and adjust as needed.
I've been following the shoulder pain discussions here closely. I did have tendonitis when I was a teen. From the discussions I've read here I guess it can be attributed to being a 200 flyer...? Swam it constantly.
Thanks to everyone for your warm welcomes!
I remember doing the Postal swim years ago and the swim facility had a big pancake breakfast for all of us later. I met many new people who then became swim friends.
I can't find where there is a group doing the postals here (San Diego), but I'd love to join them wherever they are.
For now I'll just do them alone...wah.
Anita,
Welcome back, I too just started back about 5 months ago after 27 years out.
Are you doing 2700 yds in less than hour each time you swim? Or for the week?
Just wondering.
What are your specialities?
Welcome back to you too!
I'm up to 2700 per day, 3 days a week. Today I was going to shoot for an hour, but an aquatics class person lost their turkey...ewww...so I was cut short.
My specialties used to be distance free and 200 fly...but making one lap of fly is now a good thing, although I did do 4X100 IM's today:woot:
