I like the article in swim Magazine about Rita Egan and Sylvia powell. These women are not your typical slim young swimmers that are elite swimmers but like the rest of us ordinary. Actually, given my previous background in swimming I'm also won of these average jills. As a youth I swam the 100 meter *** at 1:30 and as a 46 at 1:43.31. So, many of us do it for enjoyment and some exercise knowing that we will never be at the top of the pack. I think we should have more of these stories?. And Ion believe me you are not that bad. You did a 2:31 200 meter freestyle. I recently swam a 3:15. So don't feel bad and their is alot more competition in the men than in the women in 45 to 49. Not saying that their are not good swimmers in the women.
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Craig Wrote:
“Critiquing the content of SWIM should not be interpreted as an attack on USMS as an organization, nor as a sign of disrespect toward its members. The magazine does however proclaim itself "the world's foremost authority on adult swimming." I have read it for many years, usually find something of interest, and will continue to do so. But it is what it is.”
Craig, you are correct in your statement above. Having said that, my post was directed toward Ion’s attack on the moral character of the editors of SWIM Magazine and his general caustic remarks regarding everything from A to Z and everywhere in between within these posts.
I attempted to keep clear of attacking Ion. I believe he is very bright, determined and fierce in the pursuit of his goals. I admire his commitment to fitness and the tremendous courage he exhibited in getting to this country. I admire his determination and grit by having to sleep in his car in Canada when he was so poor he could not afford proper housing while he pursued his immigration to the United States. I have attempted to look for the good and positive things that Ion brings to any table he chooses to sit at. Ion has many admirable character traits and positive things that could benefit many within USMS. I simply attempted to get Ion to see the forest through the trees by looking more toward the positive aspects of our sport and by paying closer attention to his interaction with his fellow swimmers.
Gosh, many posts have attempted to reach out in a kind, decent manner to help him understand that he does not need to wander about in the field of fire to make his point or further his thoughts process. In short, the hostility and perceived injustices he writes about do not exist and it causes him problems in his interaction with others by fueling a fire that simply is not burning.
Craig Wrote:
“Critiquing the content of SWIM should not be interpreted as an attack on USMS as an organization, nor as a sign of disrespect toward its members. The magazine does however proclaim itself "the world's foremost authority on adult swimming." I have read it for many years, usually find something of interest, and will continue to do so. But it is what it is.”
Craig, you are correct in your statement above. Having said that, my post was directed toward Ion’s attack on the moral character of the editors of SWIM Magazine and his general caustic remarks regarding everything from A to Z and everywhere in between within these posts.
I attempted to keep clear of attacking Ion. I believe he is very bright, determined and fierce in the pursuit of his goals. I admire his commitment to fitness and the tremendous courage he exhibited in getting to this country. I admire his determination and grit by having to sleep in his car in Canada when he was so poor he could not afford proper housing while he pursued his immigration to the United States. I have attempted to look for the good and positive things that Ion brings to any table he chooses to sit at. Ion has many admirable character traits and positive things that could benefit many within USMS. I simply attempted to get Ion to see the forest through the trees by looking more toward the positive aspects of our sport and by paying closer attention to his interaction with his fellow swimmers.
Gosh, many posts have attempted to reach out in a kind, decent manner to help him understand that he does not need to wander about in the field of fire to make his point or further his thoughts process. In short, the hostility and perceived injustices he writes about do not exist and it causes him problems in his interaction with others by fueling a fire that simply is not burning.
