Forgive me if this topic has been raised before, but here goes:
I was jogging around my favorite urban lake yesterday thinking about swimming (of course), and I decided that one thing I'd like to do before the end of the year is actually compete in a real live swim meet.
I don't have regular access to an organized swim program because of my work schedule, but I'll happily take any advice on how to train. Currently I'm about 20 lbs. overweight, but I jog regularly and swim about 3 - 4 times a week. Thus far, all my swimming has been for the fun of it.
Any ideas on how I should actually train for a competition? What kind of workout regimen, schedule, etc.?
Now, I know that Masters swimmers are great, wonderful, supportive and not at all hostile to those of us who are complete novices. However, I would like to make a decent showing, even if I finish last in whatever events I swim. (Also, I don't know what meets are coming up at the end of the year, so if anyone has any clue on competitions in the Seattle area, that'd be swell.)
I came up with the idea because I'm training for a 5K road race at the end of July, and asked myself why I "compete" in a sport I only marginally like, while I don't do the same in swimming, which I consider just about the most fun you can have with your clothes on. So to speak.
Thanks!
Adam
Parents
Former Member
I realized that we didn't point you in the direction of any upcoming meet info.
*I'm no expert (and I'm in the opposite corner of the country), so if anyone wants to clarify or correct me feel free, but here's the basics....
First and foremost.... If you haven't done so, you'll need to register as a USMS member prior to entering any USMS sanctioned meet. This doesn't neccesarily mean that you have to join a "team", You can register as "Unattached" (UNA). Also....Once registered, You are not limited to competing within your LMSC and/or Zone. You can travel anywhere and enter USMS events.
Here's some info for your area...USMS is broken down into Zones and Local Masters Swimming Committees (LMSC's).
here's your Zone:
http://www.northwestzone.org/
Once there, click on the LMSCs link to get more info
I didn't find a lot of upcoming meet info, but here is one.
www.northwestzone.org/.../inlandnwinfo.html
July 7 or 8, Long Course Time Trials, Wenatchee Washington.
that's close, so If you're not USMS registered yet, I would contact the local registrar by phone to see if you'll make the deadline on that one.
Well I had a few minutes, so I wanted to pass that along...
Good Luck!
I realized that we didn't point you in the direction of any upcoming meet info.
*I'm no expert (and I'm in the opposite corner of the country), so if anyone wants to clarify or correct me feel free, but here's the basics....
First and foremost.... If you haven't done so, you'll need to register as a USMS member prior to entering any USMS sanctioned meet. This doesn't neccesarily mean that you have to join a "team", You can register as "Unattached" (UNA). Also....Once registered, You are not limited to competing within your LMSC and/or Zone. You can travel anywhere and enter USMS events.
Here's some info for your area...USMS is broken down into Zones and Local Masters Swimming Committees (LMSC's).
here's your Zone:
http://www.northwestzone.org/
Once there, click on the LMSCs link to get more info
I didn't find a lot of upcoming meet info, but here is one.
www.northwestzone.org/.../inlandnwinfo.html
July 7 or 8, Long Course Time Trials, Wenatchee Washington.
that's close, so If you're not USMS registered yet, I would contact the local registrar by phone to see if you'll make the deadline on that one.
Well I had a few minutes, so I wanted to pass that along...
Good Luck!
