and I wanted to ask a few questions.
I got into this in September (yep, three months ago) because I was interested in losing weight as well as learning a bit of what my son (who is on a club team) goes through. I've always loved swimming. I honestly had no intention of competing and I still feel kind of... unsure about it. I'm not the fastest, I certainly don't have a ton of endurance.
So, I guess I'm asking, if you started late (and judging from what I've read here, I am) when do you break through? During practice, quite often, I feel as though if I'm asked to swim another lap, I might go crazy. And I feel like I don't belong there. There are other people on the team that I just :notworthy: to because they rock.
I've been telling myself that even if I feel like I can't go another yard, push myself to keep going. But the other part of me just says, heck no! I don't have to do anything I don't want to do. It's like the good angel, bad angel. Although, the good angel is winning lately.
Suggestions to get past that mental block I seem to have? It would be appreciated. Thanks for reading.
Lisa
Hey Lisa,
It's awesome that you're braving swim practice as a "late starter"! I started masters' swimming almost two years ago at the age of 54, and I was--actually still am--slow. Sometimes it's very hard to keep going, and sometimes it's like pulling my own teeth to do it. But I see the benefits... not so much in speed, but in better cardio endurance, and helping my running. Also in my resting heart rate. You'll see... that will go way down!
I've done some competitions, and again, I'm normally the caboose, but don't let that stop me.... Just go for the experience, and trying something new. Keeps life interesting!
I'll let the more experienced ppl give the more technical advice, but just a "hooray" from me: and :woot: (always wanted to use that icon!) for you!
Hey Lisa,
It's awesome that you're braving swim practice as a "late starter"! I started masters' swimming almost two years ago at the age of 54, and I was--actually still am--slow. Sometimes it's very hard to keep going, and sometimes it's like pulling my own teeth to do it. But I see the benefits... not so much in speed, but in better cardio endurance, and helping my running. Also in my resting heart rate. You'll see... that will go way down!
I've done some competitions, and again, I'm normally the caboose, but don't let that stop me.... Just go for the experience, and trying something new. Keeps life interesting!
I'll let the more experienced ppl give the more technical advice, but just a "hooray" from me: and :woot: (always wanted to use that icon!) for you!
