What are the odds of getting back to your high school or college times? I'm 40 and just got back into it 7 months ago. I was an age group swimmer from 9yrs old till 18yrs old.
Right now my freestyle is off about a second per 50yd. My 100yd *** was my specialty in high school and I am still about 5 seconds off that time... although I don't swim it nearly enough in practice.
How far off is everyone else off? Is there hope of being as fast as you were as a teenager?
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From what I have seen most college swimmers can get back to their high school times but the ones who stopped at high school can't do it. It also depends on your experience leading up to that.
I guess it boils down to you will always be a % slower than your best as you age. I just wish their was a formula that would let me know what to expect.
My coach thinks I can improve a few seconds in the 100 and possibly make a top 10. Just figuring my odds...
From what I have seen most college swimmers can get back to their high school times but the ones who stopped at high school can't do it. It also depends on your experience leading up to that.
I guess it boils down to you will always be a % slower than your best as you age. I just wish their was a formula that would let me know what to expect.
My coach thinks I can improve a few seconds in the 100 and possibly make a top 10. Just figuring my odds...
