Since I have been back swimming I have read a number of threads, comments, articles, where adults are swimming and working out with the local USS age group team.
This has been something I have considered for quite some time for all of the obvious advantages, but I have taken no action because of my slowness, fatness and old ageness.
I can't believe it, but I finally got the nerve up to contact the local USS swim coach to see if I could workout with the team and she said yes! I'm scared and excited all at the same time.
For those of you who swim with the age groupers, is there anything I should know? Any advice?
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Susan-
I just swam with my kids club team last night. It was my first workout with them post-nationals, and recovering from bronchitis. Needless to say, it was not my best ever practice as far as speed goes. I just let the lazy little brats (said with love) go first and pull me around the pool for a change. They actually had to work hard to stay in front and I had a blast riding the wave behind them!
You'll do fine. It's not a meet, so there's no reason to try to break any pool records during practice. Ask the coach if you can look over the workout intervals so you can see which group you should start with. Don't be shy or embarrassed about swimming with 10-, 12-, or 14-year-olds. Some of these kids are really quick! There's also no reason you need to lead the lane (believe me, the kids will want you too because you're bigger than them. Stand your ground.).
Also, I think you'll see that in the end, these are kids, just like any other kids. They like to goof around, complain about the intervals, and do short lane turn-arounds when they are falling behind. You will most likely be the hardest worker there, which will make a strong impact on the coaches and the kids in your group.
You will do just fine! Remember to HAVE FUN!!!!
Dana
Susan-
I just swam with my kids club team last night. It was my first workout with them post-nationals, and recovering from bronchitis. Needless to say, it was not my best ever practice as far as speed goes. I just let the lazy little brats (said with love) go first and pull me around the pool for a change. They actually had to work hard to stay in front and I had a blast riding the wave behind them!
You'll do fine. It's not a meet, so there's no reason to try to break any pool records during practice. Ask the coach if you can look over the workout intervals so you can see which group you should start with. Don't be shy or embarrassed about swimming with 10-, 12-, or 14-year-olds. Some of these kids are really quick! There's also no reason you need to lead the lane (believe me, the kids will want you too because you're bigger than them. Stand your ground.).
Also, I think you'll see that in the end, these are kids, just like any other kids. They like to goof around, complain about the intervals, and do short lane turn-arounds when they are falling behind. You will most likely be the hardest worker there, which will make a strong impact on the coaches and the kids in your group.
You will do just fine! Remember to HAVE FUN!!!!
Dana
