How much do tech suits benefit a new Masters swimmer?

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!
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    Almost impossible to advise an athlete virtually about these questions. I would like to see all swimmers focus on improving their athleticism in some way. We all have different stories about time availability, injuries, and commitment levels. Can you squat, pull yourself out of the pool, do push ups or sit-ups - or run for your life? Work with your coach or another knowledgeable athlete and find something to improve your basic strength. I am also fairly lean, but could find ways to get stronger and leaner so my body is closer to the state its in when encased in my sensational B70 Nero even after it is banned... This isn't rocket science. It means eating better and training smarter - not longer. (don't get me started on the masters athletes who think they have to swim 5,000+ yard workouts to be fit) Cripes. That's me. But it's 5,000+ (and I mean waaaaay plus) b/c I really enjoy it. I know I'm somewhat fit. So for example, if this is what I did Saturday, it's just too much even though I had a blast with the kiddos? LCM 300 Warm Up 6x200 50 Stroke/ 50 FR @ 3:15 4x150 1 of each stroke IM ORDER 1st 50 - Right arm 25/ left arm 25 2nd 50 Drill 3rd 50 Swim the stroke 8x25 @ :30 IM Order FLY DAY 8x100 50 Fly Drill/ 50 FR @ 1:30 3 TIMES THROUGH - gah! Went 2nd in the lane and forgot what the heck the intervals were - but let's just say I had around 5 to 10 seconds rest 1x200 FR/ Fly by 50s 1x150 Fly/ FR/ Fly by 50s 1x100 Fly/ FR by 50s 1x50 Fly 4 TIMES THROUGH 4x50 Fly Drill @ 1:05 1x50 EZ 1x50 FAST FLY for time - held 32s on all 4 1x100 EZ 5700 meters BTW, I DON'T do this every day! LOL! Thanks for the response. I know it's not rocket science but I've had organic chemistry classes that were easier than figuring out correct freestyle stroke.
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  • Former Member
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    Almost impossible to advise an athlete virtually about these questions. I would like to see all swimmers focus on improving their athleticism in some way. We all have different stories about time availability, injuries, and commitment levels. Can you squat, pull yourself out of the pool, do push ups or sit-ups - or run for your life? Work with your coach or another knowledgeable athlete and find something to improve your basic strength. I am also fairly lean, but could find ways to get stronger and leaner so my body is closer to the state its in when encased in my sensational B70 Nero even after it is banned... This isn't rocket science. It means eating better and training smarter - not longer. (don't get me started on the masters athletes who think they have to swim 5,000+ yard workouts to be fit) Cripes. That's me. But it's 5,000+ (and I mean waaaaay plus) b/c I really enjoy it. I know I'm somewhat fit. So for example, if this is what I did Saturday, it's just too much even though I had a blast with the kiddos? LCM 300 Warm Up 6x200 50 Stroke/ 50 FR @ 3:15 4x150 1 of each stroke IM ORDER 1st 50 - Right arm 25/ left arm 25 2nd 50 Drill 3rd 50 Swim the stroke 8x25 @ :30 IM Order FLY DAY 8x100 50 Fly Drill/ 50 FR @ 1:30 3 TIMES THROUGH - gah! Went 2nd in the lane and forgot what the heck the intervals were - but let's just say I had around 5 to 10 seconds rest 1x200 FR/ Fly by 50s 1x150 Fly/ FR/ Fly by 50s 1x100 Fly/ FR by 50s 1x50 Fly 4 TIMES THROUGH 4x50 Fly Drill @ 1:05 1x50 EZ 1x50 FAST FLY for time - held 32s on all 4 1x100 EZ 5700 meters BTW, I DON'T do this every day! LOL! Thanks for the response. I know it's not rocket science but I've had organic chemistry classes that were easier than figuring out correct freestyle stroke.
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