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.
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?
I tend to agree with this - I'd prefer to be seeded with folks closer to my times then with my age group. In some events, it just gives better competition. Being a bit on the slow side, I'm more focused on competing with my own times rather than with particular individuals that just happen to be born around the same time as me. And by way of bonus, being in an earlier heat means I get to enjoy watching the other faster swimmers in my age group and maybe learn something that will make me faster.
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?
I tend to agree with this - I'd prefer to be seeded with folks closer to my times then with my age group. In some events, it just gives better competition. Being a bit on the slow side, I'm more focused on competing with my own times rather than with particular individuals that just happen to be born around the same time as me. And by way of bonus, being in an earlier heat means I get to enjoy watching the other faster swimmers in my age group and maybe learn something that will make me faster.
