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.
Way to go, Joel! :applaud: Glad to hear you had such enjoyable experiences and feel inspired to keep on swimming. I have had a blast since joining USMS, in Feb. 2010. And, the most enjoyable experiences have been at the three Nationals meets I attended; especially this last one.
The best suggestion I can make to you is to keep on the forums, soak up all the wisdom from your fellow forumites, and attend any and every Nationals meets you can! It is an experience you will never forget. :cheerleader:
Cheers!
:chug:
Way to go, Joel! :applaud: Glad to hear you had such enjoyable experiences and feel inspired to keep on swimming. I have had a blast since joining USMS, in Feb. 2010. And, the most enjoyable experiences have been at the three Nationals meets I attended; especially this last one.
The best suggestion I can make to you is to keep on the forums, soak up all the wisdom from your fellow forumites, and attend any and every Nationals meets you can! It is an experience you will never forget. :cheerleader:
Cheers!
:chug:
