Hi all. I am new to masters swimming as I have quite literally been out of the water for 32 years. I joined our local group 2 weeks ago and I have a meet this sunday. I very ambitiously have entered the 50 back and the 100 IM. Yesterday I learned how to start off the block with goggles on; when I swam in 1969-1974, no one wore goggles or caps.
I am trying to swim a minimum of 3 days a week (2 with the master group and 1 or 2 on my own with swimplan.com workouts).
And, I am completely exhausted. I can barely lift my arms. It makes me feel like I've made a huge mistake. I realize that it's only been a month, but I am tired. I did try masters rowing this summer (wicked fun till you flip the boat) but didn't really give me any extra arm strength. What can I do on land that would help. The only weight class I can take is at the same time as the swimming in different gym/different town. I do have hand weights up to 8 lbs.
Hi all. I am new to masters swimming as I have quite literally been out of the water for 32 years. I joined our local group 2 weeks ago and I have a meet this sunday. I very ambitiously have entered the 50 back and the 100 IM. Yesterday I learned how to start off the block with goggles on; when I swam in 1969-1974, no one wore goggles or caps.
I am trying to swim a minimum of 3 days a week (2 with the master group and 1 or 2 on my own with swimplan.com workouts).
And, I am completely exhausted. I can barely lift my arms. It makes me feel like I've made a huge mistake. I realize that it's only been a month, but I am tired. I did try masters rowing this summer (wicked fun till you flip the boat) but didn't really give me any extra arm strength. What can I do on land that would help. The only weight class I can take is at the same time as the swimming in different gym/different town. I do have hand weights up to 8 lbs.
Welcome to Masters, Roxane.
You and I are in a similar boat. I joined Masters in early November last year after 30+ years away from swimming. But, here is where our similarities end.
Personally, I think you're overdoing things a bit and your body is telling you so. I admire your tenacity, but I'm afraid you are going to injure yourself if you continue at your "ambitious" pace. :)
Give yourself time to get back into swimming shape. I've opted not to race in meets because I know I will work myself too hard and will end up injured. I've been swimming consistantly (3 to 4 times per week, 2000-2500 meters per session) over the past 2 and a half months, and so far, I always feel better from having been in the water.
Be good to yourself and don't let the pressure of having entered the meet get in the way of your physical health.
Hi all. I am new to masters swimming as I have quite literally been out of the water for 32 years. I joined our local group 2 weeks ago and I have a meet this sunday. I very ambitiously have entered the 50 back and the 100 IM. Yesterday I learned how to start off the block with goggles on; when I swam in 1969-1974, no one wore goggles or caps.
I am trying to swim a minimum of 3 days a week (2 with the master group and 1 or 2 on my own with swimplan.com workouts).
And, I am completely exhausted. I can barely lift my arms. It makes me feel like I've made a huge mistake. I realize that it's only been a month, but I am tired. I did try masters rowing this summer (wicked fun till you flip the boat) but didn't really give me any extra arm strength. What can I do on land that would help. The only weight class I can take is at the same time as the swimming in different gym/different town. I do have hand weights up to 8 lbs.
Welcome to Masters, Roxane.
You and I are in a similar boat. I joined Masters in early November last year after 30+ years away from swimming. But, here is where our similarities end.
Personally, I think you're overdoing things a bit and your body is telling you so. I admire your tenacity, but I'm afraid you are going to injure yourself if you continue at your "ambitious" pace. :)
Give yourself time to get back into swimming shape. I've opted not to race in meets because I know I will work myself too hard and will end up injured. I've been swimming consistantly (3 to 4 times per week, 2000-2500 meters per session) over the past 2 and a half months, and so far, I always feel better from having been in the water.
Be good to yourself and don't let the pressure of having entered the meet get in the way of your physical health.
