As I said before I'm new at this and I have no idea what an "average" time for a mile would be. Right now I do a non-stop mile (1600 meters) in about 40 minutes. What would be a resonable time for a 48 year old in good good shape? I'm looking for a realistic goal.
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Scottly:
I swim in St. Louis, mostly on my own at the Center of Clayton. There are multiple workout groups around town, which involve specific time committments. But I sometimes go to the once-a-week all SLAM workout which is at the Maplewood pool in the summer and the Ladue High pool during the rest of the year. 8:00 to 9:30. I found that workout and the coaching helpful, and have used it to get started in Masters more seriously. All levels participate.
On the question of times and distances, I think the suggestion about drills and shorter distances is a very good one, since a basic flaw is reinforced the farther you go--and magnified, too.
Scottly:
I swim in St. Louis, mostly on my own at the Center of Clayton. There are multiple workout groups around town, which involve specific time committments. But I sometimes go to the once-a-week all SLAM workout which is at the Maplewood pool in the summer and the Ladue High pool during the rest of the year. 8:00 to 9:30. I found that workout and the coaching helpful, and have used it to get started in Masters more seriously. All levels participate.
On the question of times and distances, I think the suggestion about drills and shorter distances is a very good one, since a basic flaw is reinforced the farther you go--and magnified, too.
