Out of curiosity, what brought you to swim?
I'm a fitness swimmer now and do OW races for fun. I began swimming as an alternative to running, I had taken a swim class in college that demonstrated routines and corrected my form enough to do well without getting frustrated or feel intimidated. When I had trouble running I would go swim instead. I began swimming regularly to train for the Long beach triathlon years ago. Now I enjoy swimming just as much as running...it's a new challenge as well as a great stress release for me. I'm just finishing up my credential and will be transitioning from a career in IT to teaching, which means that i'll be open to joining a masters team soon! Wohoo!
Here's the question....
Why did you start?
When?
What's your day job?
Parents
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Why I started masters... I missed training and competing - joined USMS in 2004 (actually swam USMS in college to train in the summers in the late 90's) - I am currently a stay-at-home-mom.
I want to thank those on this site who advised me to get back into the pool again after having the kids. I felt guilty about leaving the house to have some pool time... but it's been the best thing for all of us!
Why I started swimming in the first place... it was my Mom's idea. I was chubby (still a constant battle today) and she wanted to find a fun activity for me. I was 12. Immediately noticed that I had a knack for it, fly was my best stroke at the start.
Why I started masters... I missed training and competing - joined USMS in 2004 (actually swam USMS in college to train in the summers in the late 90's) - I am currently a stay-at-home-mom.
I want to thank those on this site who advised me to get back into the pool again after having the kids. I felt guilty about leaving the house to have some pool time... but it's been the best thing for all of us!
Why I started swimming in the first place... it was my Mom's idea. I was chubby (still a constant battle today) and she wanted to find a fun activity for me. I was 12. Immediately noticed that I had a knack for it, fly was my best stroke at the start.
