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'm not sure I can add too much. I started three years ago after no swimming training since 1976 (last year of high school). I raced for the first time (on a whim) about six months after starting and swam a 1:07 100 IM (SCY). I now swim a 1:01+ 100 IM. I improved most in the first year and a half back in the pool. I seem to be improving still, but the rate of improvement is less.
I have settled in as a sprinter (I wasn't in high school) because I have zero desire to train enough to do well in 200s or longer.
I'm not sure I can add too much. I started three years ago after no swimming training since 1976 (last year of high school). I raced for the first time (on a whim) about six months after starting and swam a 1:07 100 IM (SCY). I now swim a 1:01+ 100 IM. I improved most in the first year and a half back in the pool. I seem to be improving still, but the rate of improvement is less.
I have settled in as a sprinter (I wasn't in high school) because I have zero desire to train enough to do well in 200s or longer.
