New here so apologies if this is well-trodden territory, but I'm a 41 year old former age group swimmer. I was pretty good, not great but decided to quit swimming at 17 to pursue "other interests" in college. Basically, I just burned out.
Recently, I found myself back in the pool and have swum a few meets and really love it. My times have been pretty good but I wonder if I can ever do a lifetime best at this age? Anybody out there in their 40's or so continuing to kill it in the pool? What are my chances? So far I'm within 2 or 3 seconds of my best 100fr (:49+) and 100br (1:03).
My guess is that if those times are for yards then I would say you've got a good shot. I had a similar time for the 100yd free back in the day and I am within 1/2-1 second of reaching that time. Also, I think that given the swimsuit technology today (he said as he opened the can), I think it should be very "doable."
Ultimately go in with the mindset of beating that time and start training for it. Good luck. :bouncing:
My guess is that if those times are for yards then I would say you've got a good shot. I had a similar time for the 100yd free back in the day and I am within 1/2-1 second of reaching that time. Also, I think that given the swimsuit technology today (he said as he opened the can), I think it should be very "doable."
Ultimately go in with the mindset of beating that time and start training for it. Good luck. :bouncing:
