IT is hard not to compare yourselves to others!!!!
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Hey all
As some of you may have read I started swimming with a masters program on the 7th of Sept after 22 years ( give or take a year LOL) I am 41 mom of 2, work full time , had thyroid cancer ( but now it is gone:cheerleader:) I am also 25 to 30 pounds overweight since my surgery.
Getting back into the pool was tough but now I love it ( the first day was the worst I was nervous). The problem is I think I should be swimming like I did when I was younger and I am comparing myself to the others in the pool. The coach says that I am doing great and do not appear as tired, but MAN I am behind a good portion of the people. I can actually get lapped in kicking with a board. I am so bad at it. My last practice I just told myself this is for me and swam for myself. I am figuring that no one is looking over at me and saying anything. It is all in my mind not theirs.
I guess I wonder how long until you see great improvement?I know that my cardio is getting better but still needs a ton of work. At my age will it take a full season to really improve? I am swimming 4 mornings a week.
It is interesting to note that even in our 40's we still compare ourselves to others. All in all this back to swimming is wonderful but tougher than I thought it would be LOL LOL
Katie
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Barb
That is so true. Your friend is very wise. I am still kind of on my own with the masters as well. I have a couple ladies who really chat but the others keep to themselves more than I thought they would. I often wonder if I am to hard on them. It is 5:30 am and perhaps they are shy. Who knows. I am there for me and just keep plodding along. I do like that the practice schedule is done for me. It is a no brainer. I hope you continue to enjoy your swimming.
knelson. YOU are right I guess you have to compare to compete. I guess I need to get into better shape before that happens.
slowswim. I have no doubt that you will be posting that you were in a race. It sounds like you have done a great job over the two years. I swam a lot as a child and teen so that will help me. Right now it is more the cardio and conditioning. I really need to shed a few pounds. I so hope this helps. WOW on getting your practices through email. You must be very dedicated I would find that tough. I am glad it works for you though.
Katie
Barb
That is so true. Your friend is very wise. I am still kind of on my own with the masters as well. I have a couple ladies who really chat but the others keep to themselves more than I thought they would. I often wonder if I am to hard on them. It is 5:30 am and perhaps they are shy. Who knows. I am there for me and just keep plodding along. I do like that the practice schedule is done for me. It is a no brainer. I hope you continue to enjoy your swimming.
knelson. YOU are right I guess you have to compare to compete. I guess I need to get into better shape before that happens.
slowswim. I have no doubt that you will be posting that you were in a race. It sounds like you have done a great job over the two years. I swam a lot as a child and teen so that will help me. Right now it is more the cardio and conditioning. I really need to shed a few pounds. I so hope this helps. WOW on getting your practices through email. You must be very dedicated I would find that tough. I am glad it works for you though.
Katie
