national senior games

Although I wasn't a swimmer in high school or college, I gave it a try in my mid-40s, swimming in a meet with two of my daughters. It was fun and I started swimming regularly, trying to learn more about the sport. I watched a few videos and talked to swimmers and coaches. I started feeling better in the water, and tried a few more meets. Last summer, I went to the Minnesota Senior Games and swam there, qualifying for the National Senior Games which were held last weekend in Des Moines, Iowa, just four hours down the road. I signed up for the Nationals, knowing that I would be competing against former high school and college swimmers, that I would be finishing far behind others in my heats. That's what happened, but it was a fun experience to be at Nationals and see other good swimmers who are in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s who are still swimming and enjoying the sport. In addition, it was great to meet so many friendly and happy people.