So new to this...

Former Member
Former Member
I don't even know what questions to ask, or what to tell you about me. I swam senior year in high shool and my first year at a small liberal arts university. I loved it. Wished I had started younger and wished health issues hadn't led me to quit. I got back in the pool May 2010 (20 years later) just to do something productive with my time (improve my fitness) while I was at the Y for my daughter's swim lessons. "Everyone" I knew started saying to me, "Oh, you swim? You should do triathlons." Even though I can't run, I have been giving triathlons a shot and having fun. I just came across a masters swim meet in Cedar Falls, IA on March 5th. The organizer responded to my e-mail with, "Yes, it is as simple as filling out the registration form and mailing it in with payment!" So I'm definately going to do this. Uh, now what?!?!?!? What should I expect at this meet? What do I need to do to get ready in about a month's time? Oh, and I'm worried I'll do something "stupid" and get DQ'd. More about me, if you want to know... I train with the local tri club 1 hr/day, 4 day/week: 2 of indoor cycling, 2 of swimming. I do 2-3 other general fitness workouts each week. Starting Feb 13th, I'll be able to get to the pool for about 40 minutes of swimming. My 10 year old daughter (who has graduated from swim lessons to swim team) is teaching me backstroke flip turns and having fun coaching me. :blah:
Parents
  • I did see the March 26th one. But "State Championships"? Doesn't one need to qualify or something? I took a look at the PDF - and there are no Qualifying times for eligibility requirements. You should be able to just go. The only USMS meet that limits (and it only limits your event signup) based on times that I know of is nationals.
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  • I did see the March 26th one. But "State Championships"? Doesn't one need to qualify or something? I took a look at the PDF - and there are no Qualifying times for eligibility requirements. You should be able to just go. The only USMS meet that limits (and it only limits your event signup) based on times that I know of is nationals.
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