I just started back swimming about six months ago and about two months ago signed up for USMS because there was a Masters swim meet at my pool and I thought it would be a fun goal to eventually compete.
I am seriously thinking about signing up for my first swim meet (Colonial Zone SCY Championships) in April but I am afraid that 1)I will finish dead last in every event I do - I have gotten A LOT faster but I don't I am at race speed yet and 2)The people from my swim club might be irritated that I didn't scored well enough in my races to earn them any club points. I also don't think I will be doing any relays because I think I will hurt the team's chances in placing well. I don't know anyone else in the local swim club (VMST) I signed up for.
Right now, I think I want to do the 50 free, 50 back, and 100 back. Should I really wait to do my first swim meet or should I just do this first one for the experience? I don't want people to snicker at my times.
Well, everyone, since my last post in early March (& others on other forums) about Never!! wanting to (or feeling able to) attend a meet, I've had a change of heart, & early this week signed up for one.
A large factor was my master's coach who felt I should go to it (& for that I applaud his confidence in me doing so), mostly to see what one is about.
Also I felt that, for example, Many people run marathons, half-marathons, Tri's, etc, and do them NOT to win, but rather-- to 'just do it'. That's where I feel I am at right now--I will give it a shot & see how I do, as many others have remarked.
I signed up for 50, 100, & 200 FR and 50 BR. It will be LCM so fewer turns to worry about :).
June 5 in Denver
I am holding no preconceived notions about what it will be like -- I'll know better when it's over!
Good luck, Joel! :cheerleader: Just go with the idea of having fun, meeting other swimmers and enjoying yourself. During warm-ups, you may want to introduce yourself to other swimmers in your lane. And, do the same on the bench, in between events. Getting to know other swimmers is what has made my meet experiences so enjoyable and memorable!
Well, everyone, since my last post in early March (& others on other forums) about Never!! wanting to (or feeling able to) attend a meet, I've had a change of heart, & early this week signed up for one.
A large factor was my master's coach who felt I should go to it (& for that I applaud his confidence in me doing so), mostly to see what one is about.
Also I felt that, for example, Many people run marathons, half-marathons, Tri's, etc, and do them NOT to win, but rather-- to 'just do it'. That's where I feel I am at right now--I will give it a shot & see how I do, as many others have remarked.
I signed up for 50, 100, & 200 FR and 50 BR. It will be LCM so fewer turns to worry about :).
June 5 in Denver
I am holding no preconceived notions about what it will be like -- I'll know better when it's over!
Good luck, Joel! :cheerleader: Just go with the idea of having fun, meeting other swimmers and enjoying yourself. During warm-ups, you may want to introduce yourself to other swimmers in your lane. And, do the same on the bench, in between events. Getting to know other swimmers is what has made my meet experiences so enjoyable and memorable!
