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
Don Swalwell is the coach of the Ann Arbor Masters. He's a great guy and he'll help you out. Forget about waiting a year ('cause really, that's just an excuse), get there and start swimming now. In a year you'll be wondering why you were apprehensive. I look forward to seeing you at a few meets. Remember, they are social events and we get to swim, too. In masters, the competition is only what you make it. It's really just fun.
Don Swalwell is the coach of the Ann Arbor Masters. He's a great guy and he'll help you out. Forget about waiting a year ('cause really, that's just an excuse), get there and start swimming now. In a year you'll be wondering why you were apprehensive. I look forward to seeing you at a few meets. Remember, they are social events and we get to swim, too. In masters, the competition is only what you make it. It's really just fun.
