So I am new to Masters. Swam in HS and barely in college before getting burnt out. It has been about 10 years since then. I am 32 now.
I have been practicing for about 6 weeks for 3-4 evenings a week, and about 3000-3500 yrds per workout.
My high school personal best in the 50Y Free was 21.53. After only 2 weeks of workout, I did about 27-ish and in my recent meet this weekend, I went 25.41, so I have already improved somewhat, but I think getting down to 21s may take some time.
So I was just curious if anyone else had a similar story, how long did it take to get back to your HS times, if it was even possible for you? Years? Many Years?
-David
I'm doing pretty well. I've dropped 8 seconds on my 50yd free in a month.
Yeah, I'd say that's pretty good! Nice job and keep it up!
As for "how long does it take?" My feeling is you can get back in pretty good shape in a few months. Yes, it's easier to get reasonably close to times in the 50 than longer events. Still, half a second in a 50 is quite a bit, so perhaps percentage wise it's the same. When I first started back into it I was only swimming three days a week. I found that I really needed to swim at least four to start improving substantially.
I'm doing pretty well. I've dropped 8 seconds on my 50yd free in a month.
Yeah, I'd say that's pretty good! Nice job and keep it up!
As for "how long does it take?" My feeling is you can get back in pretty good shape in a few months. Yes, it's easier to get reasonably close to times in the 50 than longer events. Still, half a second in a 50 is quite a bit, so perhaps percentage wise it's the same. When I first started back into it I was only swimming three days a week. I found that I really needed to swim at least four to start improving substantially.
