I did it. I finally got the guts to sign up for my first masters swim meet. I am a little nervous (ok a lot nervous!) about it. From what I have read on here, the atmosphere at most places is pretty friendly and welcoming. Would anyone like to share anything with me on what to expect? How different is it than an age group (other than the obvious lack of kids and parents running around) meet or a high school meet? Those are my only meet experiences. I don't think that it is a large meet, but I am a little nervous about how this whole "masters" thing works.
Thanks!
My first few meets I did in-water starts or started from the deck. It took a while to get the courage to go off a block, but just worth noting that if you don't feel comfortable using a block, it's okay to start in the water. I just figured it was worth overcoming that fear so I worked w/ a coach to help me get comfortable off a block. I have a feeling I'd have to get used to them again now since it's been a while--open water doesn't have start blocks. ;)
My first few meets I did in-water starts or started from the deck. It took a while to get the courage to go off a block, but just worth noting that if you don't feel comfortable using a block, it's okay to start in the water. I just figured it was worth overcoming that fear so I worked w/ a coach to help me get comfortable off a block. I have a feeling I'd have to get used to them again now since it's been a while--open water doesn't have start blocks. ;)
