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.
Maybe I am missing the point to this thread but I really do not understand what all the fuss is about. Masters swimming is supposed to be fun and challenging starting at the beginner swimmer level up to the more experienced swimmer levels. USMS is all-inclusive, not exclusive. Everyone can learn something from each of the different abilities in the pool. I think people can inspire one another to a high level.
I just think if you’re in swimming for medals that is the wrong thinking and attitude. There is more to it that that. The journey along the way to achieve your goals is the best part. Swimming should be for fun, exercise, friendships built and the competition, but most importantly the personal gratification one gets from swimming regardless of their swimming ability.
I say kudos to Bill and those at swim magazine for including these types of articles.
Thanks
CJ
Maybe I am missing the point to this thread but I really do not understand what all the fuss is about. Masters swimming is supposed to be fun and challenging starting at the beginner swimmer level up to the more experienced swimmer levels. USMS is all-inclusive, not exclusive. Everyone can learn something from each of the different abilities in the pool. I think people can inspire one another to a high level.
I just think if you’re in swimming for medals that is the wrong thinking and attitude. There is more to it that that. The journey along the way to achieve your goals is the best part. Swimming should be for fun, exercise, friendships built and the competition, but most importantly the personal gratification one gets from swimming regardless of their swimming ability.
I say kudos to Bill and those at swim magazine for including these types of articles.
Thanks
CJ
