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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OK . . .
I've broused this site for a couple of years. Seen many posts.
This is my first.
Someone needs to come out and say what we're all thinking: Ion's a freakin' idiot. We've all been too polite and too articulate to actually write it in public. This post will probably get me banned from here, but that's fine. I had to say it, so I just registered to do so.
Ion acts elite and above us all, but his times in the pool are nothing to get excited about. Which is fine, but Ion's attitude doesn't match his ability. Don't get me wrong. I have long admired Ion's spirit, knowledge, and accomplishments as a late bloomer. His perspective has even been useful once or twice.
But Ion now attacks overweight people who are trying to improve with exercise. Un-be-lievable. He also sees no value in our publication. Really!! Ion, are you that dense? Can you see no value in these things you rail on? Masters Swimming has improved lives in so many ways. Lighten up, dude!
Ion, if we're so far under you, just go away. Find some Olympic-type forum and maybe they'll appreciate you and admire you. Why are you hanging around us losers? You seem annoyed with masters swimmers and their varied opinions, so what's keeping you?
Ion, really. Go read your post again. You crossed the line. I've actually felt sorry for you after reading your crap for a couple of years and seeing you at Nats. Now you disgust me.
Sorry to the good folks who manage this site, as I know I've broken your rules. I can't help but think this reply is long overdue and for the good of this place as a whole.
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Former Member
OK . . .
I've broused this site for a couple of years. Seen many posts.
This is my first.
Someone needs to come out and say what we're all thinking: Ion's a freakin' idiot. We've all been too polite and too articulate to actually write it in public. This post will probably get me banned from here, but that's fine. I had to say it, so I just registered to do so.
Ion acts elite and above us all, but his times in the pool are nothing to get excited about. Which is fine, but Ion's attitude doesn't match his ability. Don't get me wrong. I have long admired Ion's spirit, knowledge, and accomplishments as a late bloomer. His perspective has even been useful once or twice.
But Ion now attacks overweight people who are trying to improve with exercise. Un-be-lievable. He also sees no value in our publication. Really!! Ion, are you that dense? Can you see no value in these things you rail on? Masters Swimming has improved lives in so many ways. Lighten up, dude!
Ion, if we're so far under you, just go away. Find some Olympic-type forum and maybe they'll appreciate you and admire you. Why are you hanging around us losers? You seem annoyed with masters swimmers and their varied opinions, so what's keeping you?
Ion, really. Go read your post again. You crossed the line. I've actually felt sorry for you after reading your crap for a couple of years and seeing you at Nats. Now you disgust me.
Sorry to the good folks who manage this site, as I know I've broken your rules. I can't help but think this reply is long overdue and for the good of this place as a whole.
