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).
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Yes. I did by buying a tech suit. I'm mid 30s. Without a tech suit I eeked out some lifetime bests (comparing poly to poly).
Not sure I train "smarter" at all. I train for my enjoyment. Still don't know exactly what training "smarter" means as it applies to each person's specific goals. . .
And shouldn't we train "smart?" If we train "smarter," then the question is smarter than what? Than what we did as a kiddos? I would say I train smarter than when I was a kid. Does not mean I'm training correctly. . . I digress.
Yes. I did by buying a tech suit. I'm mid 30s. Without a tech suit I eeked out some lifetime bests (comparing poly to poly).
Not sure I train "smarter" at all. I train for my enjoyment. Still don't know exactly what training "smarter" means as it applies to each person's specific goals. . .
And shouldn't we train "smart?" If we train "smarter," then the question is smarter than what? Than what we did as a kiddos? I would say I train smarter than when I was a kid. Does not mean I'm training correctly. . . I digress.
