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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Hi!
I have a similar history to you Mark. Left off at 17 and started swimming again at 34 years of age. I am now 38. Started heavy training with 4-5 swims per week and 2-3 weightlifting sessions per week some 2,5 years ago.
I broke my all time best times 2 years ago and have improved ever since. I had my fastest two swims this spring ever:
50 *** SCM 28.63 (32.14 at 17 years of age)
100 *** SCM 1.03.77 (1.10.15 at 17 years of age).
Go for it! Everything is possible!
Best regards
Per
Hi!
I have a similar history to you Mark. Left off at 17 and started swimming again at 34 years of age. I am now 38. Started heavy training with 4-5 swims per week and 2-3 weightlifting sessions per week some 2,5 years ago.
I broke my all time best times 2 years ago and have improved ever since. I had my fastest two swims this spring ever:
50 *** SCM 28.63 (32.14 at 17 years of age)
100 *** SCM 1.03.77 (1.10.15 at 17 years of age).
Go for it! Everything is possible!
Best regards
Per
