Hello:
My goal is to join a Masters Swimming group (Ann Arbor, Michigan) but before doing so, I want to "prepare" myself. I have done some reading relevant to what goes on at a swim practice (and did a little bit of AAU swimming as a kid--a long, long time ago). Right now I can swim a mile (freestyle), which is what the Ann Arbor group requires, but from what I have read, the swimming practices are much more intense than just swimming a mile. I would welcome any advise anyone might offer regarding what I should be able to do as an "entry level" swimmer. My goal is to get in shape (I am 52 years old and overweight)--I am not necessarily interested in competion and have set a goal of one year to get myself ready to join the swimming group.
Thanks
Brenda
I agree. Most groups welcome a variety of swimmers of all abilities. I am an ex-runner with a bad knee who is a relative newcomer to swimming. I was intimidated about joining our local master's group after taking adult stroke lessons. The coach recognized me from having taken our son to swimming lessons and later the local USA swimming team. She encouraged me to give it a try. I started in the first lane and worked my way up. It is much more fun swimming with a group then it is swimming alone.
I like your idea of stopping by the pool to observe the group in action. It is the best way to get a sense of how the team operates.
I agree. Most groups welcome a variety of swimmers of all abilities. I am an ex-runner with a bad knee who is a relative newcomer to swimming. I was intimidated about joining our local master's group after taking adult stroke lessons. The coach recognized me from having taken our son to swimming lessons and later the local USA swimming team. She encouraged me to give it a try. I started in the first lane and worked my way up. It is much more fun swimming with a group then it is swimming alone.
I like your idea of stopping by the pool to observe the group in action. It is the best way to get a sense of how the team operates.
