NAC Master's Profile: Larry Lovelace

When did you join  NAC   Masters  and how often do you swim?

I swim 3-5 days a week.  I officially joined NAC Masters about a year ago.

What is your background as a swimmer and athlete?

I started swimming at age 9 in the summer league because they need a 4^th for the relay.  I did not start swimming year round until I was about 14 (1968).  Because I started late, I had to make up for lost time.  I can remember counting the times that I would get lapped at practice….which was no fun!  Our club was called Westside then Westside-Victory then NAC.   Thankfully I got better and placed 2^ndin the High School State Meet as a Junior and Senior in the 100 fly.  I was fortunate to earn a scholarship to Florida State University and was a 3 year letterman. I made it to FSU before Bobby Bowden and he is already retired from his sport.  I have always swam for exercise and would swim when my sons were at practice when I drove the carpool.  Every 5 years when I was at the bottom of my age group I’d get in shape and do Masters Nationals or Worlds. I think my best was about 45 when I placed 5^th in the 100 fly at Worlds in Montréal. No meets now just exercise…I hate to run!