Heres the scoop. I've been swimming for about 3 years now. My best times (scy) are as follows:
500 free 5:13.something
200 free 157.something else
100 free 52.8
50 free 24.38
100 fly 59.7
I swim between 20,000 and 30,000 yards/week now. I'm 20 years old, (male). My question is, do you think that with the right training and work ethic I could make a cut for the Olympic Trials in 2012? I would expect to train between 2 and 3 hours/day. I know it may sound a little crazy given my times now but I believe that with 6 years to do it, I can. My goal would be to qualify for the 100,200, or 500 free.
If I moved to Charlotte I may be able to train under a great coach, Dave Marsh. The only thing that is really keeping me in Wilmington is Surfing and Ocean Rescue in the summer. ... I'm not going to jump to any decisions because I haven't thought long and hard enough about it yet.
I have daughters your age and I'll share the same advice I give them...
If you really want this, now is the time to do it, because later you will kick yourself for not having tried. BUT, understand that you will have to sacrifice other things you may want that stand in the way or, or draw your attention from your goal.
That said, with the time you have, you need to decide if things like surfing and lifeguarding now are more important than trying to make yourself as fast as possible for the OT's. Consistancy, in focus, effort, coaching, and lifestyle will get you there. Any wishy-washiness will make it near impossible.
All the best, I would love to say, "we were on the same forum once" after you get to go to the big dance!
If I moved to Charlotte I may be able to train under a great coach, Dave Marsh. The only thing that is really keeping me in Wilmington is Surfing and Ocean Rescue in the summer. ... I'm not going to jump to any decisions because I haven't thought long and hard enough about it yet.
I have daughters your age and I'll share the same advice I give them...
If you really want this, now is the time to do it, because later you will kick yourself for not having tried. BUT, understand that you will have to sacrifice other things you may want that stand in the way or, or draw your attention from your goal.
That said, with the time you have, you need to decide if things like surfing and lifeguarding now are more important than trying to make yourself as fast as possible for the OT's. Consistancy, in focus, effort, coaching, and lifestyle will get you there. Any wishy-washiness will make it near impossible.
All the best, I would love to say, "we were on the same forum once" after you get to go to the big dance!
