"I hate swimmers!"
This was a comment I overheard at a triathlon that I competed in today. There was a group of triathletes discussing thier dislike of those of us that can swim. I just found it a interesting comment and wanted to see what others had to say about it.
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Originally posted by AnnG
"I hate swimmers" sounds more like a statement of envy to me. I recently have had the opportunity to practice in the pool with tri athletes and also to compete in an open water series last month. In general they are a different breed but once you get to know them they can be great training partners. Also I am impressed by the improvement in swimming among triathletes - my impression after this last open water swim. When I first started open water events there were not too many triathletes trying the swim only competitions, and they were in general not good swimmers. At last month's event there were some outstanding swimmers wearing triathlete garb.
Oh yes. I agree about the envy in some triathletes. I'm not exactly a fast swimmer, do I care that others are faster than I? No, and the reaon is because these folks are great to train with. Someday I might excel to their level and swim a bit faster.
Originally posted by AnnG
"I hate swimmers" sounds more like a statement of envy to me. I recently have had the opportunity to practice in the pool with tri athletes and also to compete in an open water series last month. In general they are a different breed but once you get to know them they can be great training partners. Also I am impressed by the improvement in swimming among triathletes - my impression after this last open water swim. When I first started open water events there were not too many triathletes trying the swim only competitions, and they were in general not good swimmers. At last month's event there were some outstanding swimmers wearing triathlete garb.
Oh yes. I agree about the envy in some triathletes. I'm not exactly a fast swimmer, do I care that others are faster than I? No, and the reaon is because these folks are great to train with. Someday I might excel to their level and swim a bit faster.
