Hi All,
I just joined the masters swimming group at my local Y. I swam competitively growing up before quitting my sophomore yr in college (good DIII program) but I've been out of the pool for the past 15 years. My goals are twofold:
1. Get back into some semblance of fitness so my kids dont think Daddy is a couch potato
2. Enjoy a little competition with like minded people.
I'm eager to get back in the water but could use some advice to get re-started:
1. Any equipment changes I need to be aware of or are people using the same kick boards, paddles, fins and pull buoys that I used 15 yrs ago?
2. Can you recommend a good practice suit? / competition suit?
3. How pitiful should I expect to be? I haven't exactly been a paragon of fitness over the past 15 yrs.
4. Any pitfalls I should look out for? I quit originally because of impingement in both shoulders (yeah- I'm a wimp)
I used to be a halfway decent sprinter (50/100 fr & 100 fly were my best events; anything longer than a 200 was the devil)- any idea where I can get a look at competitive times in those events? I just want to know what's respectable for a 35 yr old guy.
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Congrats. I love reading about swimmers getting back in. The sport has so many positives to offer that about the only thing that can screw it up is ourselves!
Be patient, we sometimes spend years gravitating towards complacency, but want a change back to be fast. Take your time, be patient, and listen to your body. It will come back, and you can have the time of your life getting it back.
I try to concentrate on form and drills for shoulder help, and slowly add in the yardage.I wish you the best of luck, might even see you at a meet one day.
Congrats. I love reading about swimmers getting back in. The sport has so many positives to offer that about the only thing that can screw it up is ourselves!
Be patient, we sometimes spend years gravitating towards complacency, but want a change back to be fast. Take your time, be patient, and listen to your body. It will come back, and you can have the time of your life getting it back.
I try to concentrate on form and drills for shoulder help, and slowly add in the yardage.I wish you the best of luck, might even see you at a meet one day.
