Hey Ya’ll
This is something I need to post. Last night I was watching the women’s swimming at the Olympics with my parents. After a side comment on how I “could have been there” by my mom I realized that she was right. In high school I was a Varsity swimmer with my 100 Fr at 58.54. This was me, not trying too hard, and focusing on other things. This included skipping practices and only working out once a day on school days. I’m now newly 20, and only 3 years out of practice (only…). I want to get back to where I was, if not better.
So as of now I have decided to set a goal to get to the Olympic time trials for London 2012. It’s a big goal, as I’m also in the band, H2O polo and studying to be a Mechanical Engineer. All I said was time trials, if I make it further I’m going for it, but all I want is to make it to time trials. I have 4 years, 14 days, and about 9 hours until the opening ceremonies of those Olympics.
So what do I ask of ya’ll? SUPPORT! Please help me to keep up with my workouts (I will be joining a local masters program). I’ll also be posting more often in this forum.
Thanks for your support, hopefully you’ll start to hear my name more often.
Madeline
Parents
Former Member
Go for it!
I agree with others that you should probably look for a very active "senior" program and be prepared for pain! I also agree with "drop band and water polo" -- if you want the Trials these won't help AT ALL.
It may be that after a few weeks you say "this isn't worth it" or possibly "man, I'm out of shape, but look how far I've come". Either way, you'll be back in an activity you have respect and a love for.
If you get back into reasonable shape and decide "the" goal isn't attainable, THEN look for a Master's program to keep you going.
Again, good luck.
Go for it!
I agree with others that you should probably look for a very active "senior" program and be prepared for pain! I also agree with "drop band and water polo" -- if you want the Trials these won't help AT ALL.
It may be that after a few weeks you say "this isn't worth it" or possibly "man, I'm out of shape, but look how far I've come". Either way, you'll be back in an activity you have respect and a love for.
If you get back into reasonable shape and decide "the" goal isn't attainable, THEN look for a Master's program to keep you going.
Again, good luck.
