Those who took a lot of time off...how long did it take you to get back in shape?
Former Member
I am wondering how long it will take. I have not swum competitively in about 20 years. I have done other exercise in these 20 years but have never been close to being in the condition I was in back then. I wonder how long it will take to get into at least moderate competitive swimming condition. I guess it is all in how one defines things. I currently swim about 3000 yards/work out and my times are a lot slower than they were back when I was in top shape. I am thinking 6 months might be enough to get into moderate shape. Anyone else here go through a similar long time away from the pool get back into fair shape? How long did it take you?
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I Went back to swimming after 45 yrs. Although never competed untill age 65 . Never trained with a coach or team. When I was 10 to 15 yrs old I did a lot of open water swimming. (Non competive). But it gave me a whole lot of confedance, i was not afraid of distance or water conditions. But in the last 7-Yrs. I do compete in masters.(no speed but a lot of fun). But i do agree if you train for speed than train to go fast. DOM in AZ.
I Went back to swimming after 45 yrs. Although never competed untill age 65 . Never trained with a coach or team. When I was 10 to 15 yrs old I did a lot of open water swimming. (Non competive). But it gave me a whole lot of confedance, i was not afraid of distance or water conditions. But in the last 7-Yrs. I do compete in masters.(no speed but a lot of fun). But i do agree if you train for speed than train to go fast. DOM in AZ.
