I am worried about getting back into a swimming program because it's been years for me as well since I was on a team. And, even though I swam for years I still feel like I haven't maintained my skills (my speed is long gone) however, I'm a little paranoid that they're going to expect out of me what they got out of my brother even though our skill levels are quite different, how do I get over this fear? I'm sure it's unfounded, but still gnawing at me.
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Christine,
Most of us have been there. If you search through old threads in the General Discussion forum you'll see this comes up all the time. The 1st Masters meet you go to you'll see competitors from all walks of life, from all ages, from some competitors that are in great form, competitors just returning to competition, to in shape swimmers, to out of shape swimmers. My 1st meet I was terrified but another masters swimmer convinced me to give it a try. Once I got to the meet and saw how welcoming the event was, my fears were quickly gone. It doesn't matter how fast or slow you are, how good or bad you are, it's all acceptable in the masters community. It really is a great group of people who just love to swim.
Christine,
Most of us have been there. If you search through old threads in the General Discussion forum you'll see this comes up all the time. The 1st Masters meet you go to you'll see competitors from all walks of life, from all ages, from some competitors that are in great form, competitors just returning to competition, to in shape swimmers, to out of shape swimmers. My 1st meet I was terrified but another masters swimmer convinced me to give it a try. Once I got to the meet and saw how welcoming the event was, my fears were quickly gone. It doesn't matter how fast or slow you are, how good or bad you are, it's all acceptable in the masters community. It really is a great group of people who just love to swim.
