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!
Rather than dwell on costs, legal -v- illegal suits, etc I'd back up and ask why you're doing the meet in the first place? Is it more to get times, have a little fun? Is it because you think you've made some breakthroughs? Answering this will probably answer your suit question.
Tim, you bring up a really good point. My hubby and I were having this conversation last night. I always look to my training times, where I generally don't wear a fast suit, to measure my improvement. I can tell how much I'm improving based on set times, etc.
While the tech suits are fun, I don't put don't much stock in my meet performances with these "stupid fast" suits, I rely much more on my training for real feedback.
Next year, I will again rely on my training. Hopefully, I will be swimming faster times in practice still.
Rather than dwell on costs, legal -v- illegal suits, etc I'd back up and ask why you're doing the meet in the first place? Is it more to get times, have a little fun? Is it because you think you've made some breakthroughs? Answering this will probably answer your suit question.
Tim, you bring up a really good point. My hubby and I were having this conversation last night. I always look to my training times, where I generally don't wear a fast suit, to measure my improvement. I can tell how much I'm improving based on set times, etc.
While the tech suits are fun, I don't put don't much stock in my meet performances with these "stupid fast" suits, I rely much more on my training for real feedback.
Next year, I will again rely on my training. Hopefully, I will be swimming faster times in practice still.
