Any swimmers here?

Derrick

Derrick

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I was a competitive swimmer much of my childhood and through high school. I quit after high school all the way back in 1996 but around August of last year I slowly started to swim again. I actually love it again and on May 3rd I will be doing a sprint triathlon. I want to compete in at least one open meet this summer just to see where my times are. I have no idea what they will be like but I am hoping to beat my high school times either this year or by summer of 2010. I didn't really use swimming as a primary means to lose my weight but I still think it is the best sport for your cardiovascular system. I also think it is great for maintaining a weight which is another reason I plan on doing it more and more.

Anyone else out there a swimmer or maybe used to be? If so, what is/was your event and what were your times? Just curious. I never run into anyone that I can have a discussion about swimming with.
 
I'm not a swimmer yet, but next term I'm taking a class to learn how to lap swim and I plan on then making it a part of my work out regimen.
 
I've kind of always wanted to be a swim coach or give swimming lessons. I see so many people struggling to swim in the water and I always think "I could help them swim better." For now though, I'm focused on getting into swimming shape again and that means getting lighter and faster. If I could go 21 in the 50 yard free I think I would cry. Swimming is so awesome if you know how to do the strokes right.
 
I absoloutely adore lap swimming! I was on the swim team throughout junior high and highschool and last summer I was a lifeguard. Id like to think im pretty good at it--and it really makes me feel good when Im doing it. I just wish I had a pool at my house!
 
matthigh31 said:
ive got a hot tub.. does that count? :smilielol5:
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Only if you wear a speedo. :leaving:

Speaking of which, time for me to get new ones. Size 36 are falling off so time to go buy some 34's. Two more weeks and I start swimming with the masters team again. Then 4 weeks after that I have my first triathlon.
 
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