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.
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Welcome back!
Keep in mind you are 29, not 18 anymore. Don't let that discourage you, but realize conditioning takes time.
I assume you work for a living, so scheduling may not allow the same time for swimming as it did when you were 18. Don't get frustrated because your conditioning and times are now what they once were.
Join a Masters group, or another club, or swim solo. I find that swimming with people helps, swimming solo is less motivating. You will make new friends and learn that others are in the same boat as you are. Swimming is a lifetime sport.
Set yourself some goals, maybe, "in three months I want to be able to swim 3,000 yards non-stop," or "I will enter and swim a 50 and 100 free in a Masters meet." Keep track of your workouts and try and improve. Work on technique, conditioning, etc.
As far as good workouts go, you can many in these forums under workouts, and if you join a team, they will have some. Variety is key.
Welcome back!
Keep in mind you are 29, not 18 anymore. Don't let that discourage you, but realize conditioning takes time.
I assume you work for a living, so scheduling may not allow the same time for swimming as it did when you were 18. Don't get frustrated because your conditioning and times are now what they once were.
Join a Masters group, or another club, or swim solo. I find that swimming with people helps, swimming solo is less motivating. You will make new friends and learn that others are in the same boat as you are. Swimming is a lifetime sport.
Set yourself some goals, maybe, "in three months I want to be able to swim 3,000 yards non-stop," or "I will enter and swim a 50 and 100 free in a Masters meet." Keep track of your workouts and try and improve. Work on technique, conditioning, etc.
As far as good workouts go, you can many in these forums under workouts, and if you join a team, they will have some. Variety is key.
