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
Lisa -
It's never too late. I "restarted" for the second time about a year ago. Only swam my first competition in 15 years this past weekend. Prior to that, alot of time just enjoying the water and the other folks in the pool.
At 49, it's as much about weight control, blood pressure control and cholesterol for me as it is about swimming faster, but it's still fun to try something for time every once in a while.
Try a meet, you'll be amazed how friendly everyone is, because we all started out (or restarted out) at one time. Congratulations on getting your feet wet!
Matt
Lisa -
It's never too late. I "restarted" for the second time about a year ago. Only swam my first competition in 15 years this past weekend. Prior to that, alot of time just enjoying the water and the other folks in the pool.
At 49, it's as much about weight control, blood pressure control and cholesterol for me as it is about swimming faster, but it's still fun to try something for time every once in a while.
Try a meet, you'll be amazed how friendly everyone is, because we all started out (or restarted out) at one time. Congratulations on getting your feet wet!
Matt
