I am a new Masters swimmer, 48 years old, who will be competing in my first meet on March 27 & 28. I haven't competed since 1979 and wasn't that fast then (100yd breaststroke 1:19.6). I don't know my current 100yd breaststroke time, however, my timed 50yd breaststroke diving in from the edge of the pool (no blocks available) was :42.
It has been suggested to me in another thread that I purchase a tech suit for meets. How much time will this save me in short races? I am on a budget and would like use my Speedo Endurance Training suit I purchased on clearance, at least until I get better!
Thanks!
My Speed Endurance Training suit was purchased on clearance from swimoutlet.com for $35. I've been in the pool for 4 hours/week since last August in that suit and it is still in perfect shape. (I lost three previous suits very quickly, because they were Lycra.) I haven't seen any tech suits that cheap, but $60 wouldn't be so bad. It's amazing how expensive some of the suits are, even on clearance. For an Olympic swimmer, I can see it, but for me, I DON'T think so!
My Speed Endurance Training suit was purchased on clearance from swimoutlet.com for $35. I've been in the pool for 4 hours/week since last August in that suit and it is still in perfect shape. (I lost three previous suits very quickly, because they were Lycra.) I haven't seen any tech suits that cheap, but $60 wouldn't be so bad. It's amazing how expensive some of the suits are, even on clearance. For an Olympic swimmer, I can see it, but for me, I DON'T think so!
