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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Aquageek, I agree with your post in many areas and you make some excellent points. Having said that, let me continue to foster the kinder more gentle approach I took in my earlier posts to Ion. Ion is what he is always going to be and regardless of what we say or do, he is what he is.
The bottom line to my posts was an attempt to point out to Ion that he has very positive character traits and a history of success in many areas of his life, and he should build upon those positive things in his life rather then chase and/or set fires that do not exist or should not exist.
I noticed after reading his posts closely, that he becomes combative, rude and attacks others and gets off on his tangents when he feels cornered or ridiculed. Clearly he does not understand sarcasm and reacts vehemently to that type input. He consistently demonstrates a need to be right. Historically he has demonstrated a continued desire to be recognized and understood. Gosh, the reason for this behavior or actions is way above my pay grade. But, what I attempted to accomplish in my recent posts was to point out that IF I COULD SEE the very positive side to Ion, then many, many other USMS could as well, and perhaps his approach should change from a combative one to a much more positive one. Basic 101 “Cause & Effect.”
I hope he continues to respond and post in a positive manner that does not draw continued attention to HIM. I could be all wet here…so take what I write knowing full and well that I am not a professional counselor or physiologist. I realized something was off track or some part of the equation was missing when he referred to Matt Biondi as a flash in the pan, then had no clue as to what he had said and the way it was received.
WE ALL HAVE OUR +'s & -'s....and no one is perfect...and if I was being received in the manner he is....I would welcome decent, positive feedback and insight.
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Aquageek, I agree with your post in many areas and you make some excellent points. Having said that, let me continue to foster the kinder more gentle approach I took in my earlier posts to Ion. Ion is what he is always going to be and regardless of what we say or do, he is what he is.
The bottom line to my posts was an attempt to point out to Ion that he has very positive character traits and a history of success in many areas of his life, and he should build upon those positive things in his life rather then chase and/or set fires that do not exist or should not exist.
I noticed after reading his posts closely, that he becomes combative, rude and attacks others and gets off on his tangents when he feels cornered or ridiculed. Clearly he does not understand sarcasm and reacts vehemently to that type input. He consistently demonstrates a need to be right. Historically he has demonstrated a continued desire to be recognized and understood. Gosh, the reason for this behavior or actions is way above my pay grade. But, what I attempted to accomplish in my recent posts was to point out that IF I COULD SEE the very positive side to Ion, then many, many other USMS could as well, and perhaps his approach should change from a combative one to a much more positive one. Basic 101 “Cause & Effect.”
I hope he continues to respond and post in a positive manner that does not draw continued attention to HIM. I could be all wet here…so take what I write knowing full and well that I am not a professional counselor or physiologist. I realized something was off track or some part of the equation was missing when he referred to Matt Biondi as a flash in the pan, then had no clue as to what he had said and the way it was received.
WE ALL HAVE OUR +'s & -'s....and no one is perfect...and if I was being received in the manner he is....I would welcome decent, positive feedback and insight.
