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
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chlorini;89269
I've been trying to convince my mom that she can join my Masters team, and she has many of the same concerns.
Take her to watch one of those meets where there you know there will be 80 and 90 years-old participants (either gender); those who are still in the water when their heat-mates (you know what I mean) have had time to change back into their street clothes, but they (the octo- or nonagerians) are still in the water and finish their distance. And then, let her hear the thunder of applause :applaud: these people get (more than the 30-year old in the same heat got when he/she finished a full length ahead of everybody else.)
In Masters, as you all know, everyone is welcomed and encouraged (even the borderline obnoxious .......)
chlorini;89269
I've been trying to convince my mom that she can join my Masters team, and she has many of the same concerns.
Take her to watch one of those meets where there you know there will be 80 and 90 years-old participants (either gender); those who are still in the water when their heat-mates (you know what I mean) have had time to change back into their street clothes, but they (the octo- or nonagerians) are still in the water and finish their distance. And then, let her hear the thunder of applause :applaud: these people get (more than the 30-year old in the same heat got when he/she finished a full length ahead of everybody else.)
In Masters, as you all know, everyone is welcomed and encouraged (even the borderline obnoxious .......)
