Hi there,
I gave up competitive swimming age 15 and continued fitness for another 2 years, however in that time i definitely felt that i lost my "speed", is that just because of lack of training or is it age? Im 19 now and figured it would be better to ask those coaches and more experienced swimmers on the route back. Im probably (85kg or 14.5 stone and 6 foot 1) 2-3 stone over weight and haven't even been in a pool in a year. How would any of you recommend getting fit enough to train? Cardio at the gym? Swimming?
Ps, I'm willing to give absolutely everything into this, i really dont care if it takes 5-6 hours out of my day 7 days a week, or if i have to wake up at 4 in the morning. I just want to be back competing at the highest level possible.
Thanks in advance.
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I was a 100-400 freestyle swimmer. My goal is to become a top 5 swimmer in Scotland ( i understand this is a US site, less help/turnover on the UK sites)
I was around 58 seconds per 100 meters age 14, which was enough to put me in the top 10. However i didnt make near enough of the chances given. I just used my talent to get me there with little training.
I've made a rough plan of action to swim 3-4 times a week supplemented with gym work, mostly cardio. Then at new year approach my local club and get into a fitness squad there and finally join the competitive squads.
Its a shame i cant run any more because of shin splints, it was an excellent way to keep fit.
Welcome Back to swimming
What are your events?
What are your goals?
What's the best you've been?
How are you training now?
Please give us more info
I was a 100-400 freestyle swimmer. My goal is to become a top 5 swimmer in Scotland ( i understand this is a US site, less help/turnover on the UK sites)
I was around 58 seconds per 100 meters age 14, which was enough to put me in the top 10. However i didnt make near enough of the chances given. I just used my talent to get me there with little training.
I've made a rough plan of action to swim 3-4 times a week supplemented with gym work, mostly cardio. Then at new year approach my local club and get into a fitness squad there and finally join the competitive squads.
Its a shame i cant run any more because of shin splints, it was an excellent way to keep fit.
