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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It sees like 15 years it the natural progression. I was out for 15 years as well. I quit in high school though. It has been fun getting back into it and sticking with it. Fortunately for me, I don't remember all of my times, so slower times do not haunt me as much.
Welcome back!
It sees like 15 years it the natural progression. I was out for 15 years as well. I quit in high school though. It has been fun getting back into it and sticking with it. Fortunately for me, I don't remember all of my times, so slower times do not haunt me as much.
Welcome back!
