what age do you give up getting faster?

male:60 distance: 1.5k-2k free workout: 10x100 on 2:00 /1:25 ave 10x50 on :50 /:42 ave 10x100 on 1:40/ 1:28 ave 10x50 on :65/ :42 ave recovery times & swim times say to me endurance is ok, but forgot getting any faster!! any suggestions/ideas?
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    I think we all agree that if you start your competitive experience as a novice you can get faster if your 90 years old. On the other hand, the experienced college swimmer, with nationally ranked times, will have a nearly impossible task trying to improve their times 10 years later (unless you're Torres). I think it's relatively easy to determine if you have room for improvement. I don't think many master swimmers would like to put in the time or commitment to achieve their "fastest" times. Those who've been at the top of their game don't want to go through that kind of pain again (ugh). I'll leave it to fond memories of the glory days. I'm having fun challenging myself to simply stay in shape. Coach T.
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  • Former Member
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    I think we all agree that if you start your competitive experience as a novice you can get faster if your 90 years old. On the other hand, the experienced college swimmer, with nationally ranked times, will have a nearly impossible task trying to improve their times 10 years later (unless you're Torres). I think it's relatively easy to determine if you have room for improvement. I don't think many master swimmers would like to put in the time or commitment to achieve their "fastest" times. Those who've been at the top of their game don't want to go through that kind of pain again (ugh). I'll leave it to fond memories of the glory days. I'm having fun challenging myself to simply stay in shape. Coach T.
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