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
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Former Member
Here is some advice - I have been to the Olympics - and I have watched some of the elite swimmers train over the last 25 years:
- I don't think you must be part of a great program (or that moving is a Must), but you do need a good coach at some point.
- You don't have to start training 25 hours a week right away, but I think any major changes in technique - if they are required - should be made as soon as possible. Maybe a visit to the Race Club in the Fall ?
- Fitness - take a good look at Dara Torres and Natalie Coughlin. They are extremely fit athletes - much of this comes from work outside of the pool and diet. I know you are taking on a lot already - but I would add to the dryland work if at all possible.
- Tell your friends and family (you have probably done that already since you are posting here) - it makes it more real
- Swim some meets (masters is ok) - even if you are way off your times and think it will discourage you. The clock tells you the truth and that's the only way you can find out exactly where you are at.
Here is some advice - I have been to the Olympics - and I have watched some of the elite swimmers train over the last 25 years:
- I don't think you must be part of a great program (or that moving is a Must), but you do need a good coach at some point.
- You don't have to start training 25 hours a week right away, but I think any major changes in technique - if they are required - should be made as soon as possible. Maybe a visit to the Race Club in the Fall ?
- Fitness - take a good look at Dara Torres and Natalie Coughlin. They are extremely fit athletes - much of this comes from work outside of the pool and diet. I know you are taking on a lot already - but I would add to the dryland work if at all possible.
- Tell your friends and family (you have probably done that already since you are posting here) - it makes it more real
- Swim some meets (masters is ok) - even if you are way off your times and think it will discourage you. The clock tells you the truth and that's the only way you can find out exactly where you are at.
