Hello!

[Gymnast1775]

Hi there-

I'm Rachel. Former level 10 trying to get back into gymnastics with a friend of mine after a few years out. I'm old... very old... 23 years old. I plan to compete USAG next year (and yes it is allowed I've checked it out) although I don't know what level yet. Right now I coach at a local rec center so I get free access to the gym. We are going to try and hit 20 hours per week training, so, Lord help us. Haven't worked out like this in years. Monday will be day 1. Call me a dreamer, but I have every intention to claw my way back to the top. I am planning on joining the Marine Corps before the year is out, so hopefully I'll still be able to get some form of training wherever I end up stationed, and while not deployed. This look like a great little web site!

 

[flip_n_twist]

Wow! That's great ! I'm very happy for you, and I wish you the best of luck!!

 

[Bobby]

Only a 23 y/o could think 23 was very old!!
I think you're really brave to get back into it - and wish I'd done the same at your age!! Best of luck to you!!

 

[Optionals United]

Good luck. Tell us how your first day went!!!!

 

[AlexsGymmyMom]

Only a 23 y/o could think 23 was very old!!

I was thinking the same thing!! I know there are some other adult gymnasts on this forum! Best of luck to you. I am sure you will be surprised by what you CAN do even at the ripe old age of 23!! hehe

 

[flipper's fan]

A woman in her mid thirties competed here on level 9 last season so you've got a way to go to catch up, youngster! All the best to you.