In the Nationals Forum their has been discussion about the decision to swim 200s at Nats by time only and not by age groups. forums.usms.org/showthread.php .Here is your chance to register your opinion for future reference.
I'm on the young end of the spectrum (in masters) at 29...so perhaps my thinking is skewed here. But, if I were a 60 year old who can still beat plenty of people 2-3 decades younger than me wouldnt it be sweet? At the end of the day it's best to compete with people that will push you to swim your fastest. Do you think Ryan Lochte says he won't swim agajnst anyone under 18 because they ate too young? Seed the heats slow to fast or the other way around, regardless of age.
I'm on the young end of the spectrum (in masters) at 29...so perhaps my thinking is skewed here. But, if I were a 60 year old who can still beat plenty of people 2-3 decades younger than me wouldnt it be sweet? At the end of the day it's best to compete with people that will push you to swim your fastest. Do you think Ryan Lochte says he won't swim agajnst anyone under 18 because they ate too young? Seed the heats slow to fast or the other way around, regardless of age.
