https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/6597/so-it-s-been-a-yearBetween school, travelling, and life in general somehow a year has gone by and I haven&#39;t been in the water. So tomorrow is my first day and I&#39;m pretty sure it will be fairly tough thanks to my roommates never ending supply of cake and cookies. Doesen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/96633?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:17:50 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:9f8679ca-065a-488f-88c2-34315793ab04Former MemberYou absolutely can get yourself into decent shape before September. Just take one day at a time. I always enjoy that first 25 yards when you jump in after being gone for a long time... you feel great and smooth... and then when you get to about 50 or 75 you feel like you&#39;re gonna die. However, just take it slow and work on your technique. I&#39;d say after week 3 you&#39;re gonna feel a lot better. Just FYI... I had twins in February and I started back in the pool in maybe late April early May? I am feeling really good right now - not in tip top shape... still have more pregnancy weight to lose. But, I slowly brought in paddles and a pull buoy into my practices. I wanted to get enough strength built up before I worked hard with the appliances (to avoid injury). I feel very strong and can&#39;t wait to possibly compete in the fall. There aren&#39;t many meets around here in the summer. Good luck!<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/96550?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:10:41 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:8a1d8fd8-da29-488c-b668-347eab19d0beFormer MemberStretch! Eat bananas after workout.<div style="clear:both;"></div>