I've made it my new years resolution to get back into the water after being away from masters swimming for about six years (and two kids and countless sympathy pounds!) Once upon a time I had a bit of an obsessive personality when it came to working out. I always did too much too soon. Can anyone recommend a good read or a good online program that might help me better plan or pace my return to the water. I'm in my late 30's now and I'm starting to feel the aches and pains that I use to kid my dad about... we have an excellent masters program in my area but the emphasis (rightfully so) tends to me on appeasing the general populace during workout and not helping the out-of-shape get back into shape (safely). I'm expecting that I'll need to take care to watch over this myself.
Anyway, thanks for your insight!
Brandon
The draw back of the masters club... You must be like sheep and do everything he says.
Swimming on your own has its benefits, but having coaching does too - especially for someone coming back after a layoff. For one, someone else gets to think of the sets, but especially in this case, having someone watch for mistakes and make corrections would be a valuable asset.
I don't know a single masters swimmer who hasn't at some point in their career, especially fresh back in the water, modified a set or just gotten out and when something was not to their liking... Its the beauty of masters - you don't like stroke, do free; don't like the free, do IM; don't feel like doing any more, get out and go home.
The draw back of the masters club... You must be like sheep and do everything he says.
Swimming on your own has its benefits, but having coaching does too - especially for someone coming back after a layoff. For one, someone else gets to think of the sets, but especially in this case, having someone watch for mistakes and make corrections would be a valuable asset.
I don't know a single masters swimmer who hasn't at some point in their career, especially fresh back in the water, modified a set or just gotten out and when something was not to their liking... Its the beauty of masters - you don't like stroke, do free; don't like the free, do IM; don't feel like doing any more, get out and go home.
