Hello, I used to swim competitively between the ages of 6-18 and I was pretty good back then. Now I'm 29 and want to return to competitive swimming. So my question is, does anybody have any suggestions on a good workout to get back into the swim of things, I've gotten a bit out of shape. My second question is what are good times these days? As in, what times should I aim for in a 50yd/100yd freestyle and 50yd backstroke. Right now I can do a 34 second 50 free, what should I aim for to potentially win an event or at least place somewhere in the top 5?
Thank you in advance.
Kimpak - don’t worry if you are not fast enough - just do it! My story is similar except I was out of the sport for over 25 years. I stumbled upon a Masters team with a great coach and started swimming with them. Then they talked me into some meets. I loved it! And, I was pretty fast for an old girl - but that does not matter. They seed the meets by time - so you could have 25 year old lady on one side of you and a 60 old man on the other side. But like I said – it matters not.....it is a race! My advice is to find a Master team and start doing workouts with them – you will love it!
Kimpak - don’t worry if you are not fast enough - just do it! My story is similar except I was out of the sport for over 25 years. I stumbled upon a Masters team with a great coach and started swimming with them. Then they talked me into some meets. I loved it! And, I was pretty fast for an old girl - but that does not matter. They seed the meets by time - so you could have 25 year old lady on one side of you and a 60 old man on the other side. But like I said – it matters not.....it is a race! My advice is to find a Master team and start doing workouts with them – you will love it!
