Seems inevitable, no? Even though my practice times seem to be pretty consistent with intervals I was able to hold 5 to 7 years ago (mid to early
30's), now that I am 40, my races just seem to get slower. Its an odd scenario to be in. As an age grouper and into college, the older you got, the more you trained, the faster you swam. Now, it seems, mother nature is kicking things in reverse. While I still love to train, I'm finding less incentive to compete.
Anyone else come to this conclusion?
I was an age group swimmer and have never come near those times. As a Masters swimmer, I had my best times at 50. Various health problems followed, and at 66 (and beyond)I won't get back to my times at 50.
June Krauser gave me the best advice...keep track of times within each new age group, but don't look back. I find that very helpful. I can value a pr for this age group and not worry about what I used to be able to do. June also said to keep swimming new events, and you have a whole new set of best times.
I enjoy competing and don't want to give that up because I am slower.
I was an age group swimmer and have never come near those times. As a Masters swimmer, I had my best times at 50. Various health problems followed, and at 66 (and beyond)I won't get back to my times at 50.
June Krauser gave me the best advice...keep track of times within each new age group, but don't look back. I find that very helpful. I can value a pr for this age group and not worry about what I used to be able to do. June also said to keep swimming new events, and you have a whole new set of best times.
I enjoy competing and don't want to give that up because I am slower.
