There is probably someone both faster and older than you are.
In my first Masters 500 free last November, I thought my time was a fairly respectable starting point after 14 years out of the water (5:12). However, some guy who is substantially older than I am beat me by a full body length.
What really impressed me is that guy was facing some significant drag due to an enormous mustache. Seriously, its like he was pushing a barge with his face, but still casually whipped out a 5:10 in November.
Show up early. My first Masters meet started 30 minutes earlier than the entry form said it would. I walked out of the locker room and there were already long lines for the sprint lanes. It wasn't a problem as I wasn't in the first event, but now I always try to be really early as opposed to merely on time.
Show up early. My first Masters meet started 30 minutes earlier than the entry form said it would. I walked out of the locker room and there were already long lines for the sprint lanes. It wasn't a problem as I wasn't in the first event, but now I always try to be really early as opposed to merely on time.
