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!
Perhaps I'll set a goal of buying a new LEGAL competition suit, if I can bring my times down to my goal (TBD) in my current suit....
Our suits are legal in SCY. You must be talking about post 6/1 suits. I always feel the need to point this out since the haters call people wearing legal tech suits cheaters.
Tech suits are very fun. But it may make sense to just swim with your poly suit to get some baseline times. Whatever you're most comfortable doing.
Perhaps I'll set a goal of buying a new LEGAL competition suit, if I can bring my times down to my goal (TBD) in my current suit....
Our suits are legal in SCY. You must be talking about post 6/1 suits. I always feel the need to point this out since the haters call people wearing legal tech suits cheaters.
Tech suits are very fun. But it may make sense to just swim with your poly suit to get some baseline times. Whatever you're most comfortable doing.
