Hey guys I am new here. I have been swimming with a group that is chill, the coach is cool and supportive. I have no formal experience with swimming other than what I have done on my own for triathlons and swimming with this group has sparked an interest in competative swimming. I am moving to West Palm Beach in June and wanting to join a masters team. Any recommendations, advice, warnings?
Thanks
TN
I've been trying to convince my mom that she can join my Masters team, and she has many of the same concerns. I sincerely believe it when I tell her that there is a place for everyone in Masters. Even if you couldn't quite keep up in the slowest lane when you started, everyone would still welcome and encourage you. Masters is about self-improvement from wherever you start. You could swim 50s while the others swam 100s at first, for example. Or you could start with 30 minutes only. Or you could wear fins on some sets to help you keep up. People will embrace you for being brave, challenging yourself, and working hard at whatever pace is right for you. You can both do it!
I've been trying to convince my mom that she can join my Masters team, and she has many of the same concerns. I sincerely believe it when I tell her that there is a place for everyone in Masters. Even if you couldn't quite keep up in the slowest lane when you started, everyone would still welcome and encourage you. Masters is about self-improvement from wherever you start. You could swim 50s while the others swam 100s at first, for example. Or you could start with 30 minutes only. Or you could wear fins on some sets to help you keep up. People will embrace you for being brave, challenging yourself, and working hard at whatever pace is right for you. You can both do it!
