Originally posted by craiglll@yahoo.com
I really don't understand why a very good magazine can't address all issues concerning swimming.
Many USMS swimmers compete and almost all (I would think) do some sort of workout. The magazine should be and is geared towards USMS members. It also has great appeal to non USMS swimmers who might be interested in what we do from a serious athletic perspective.
What in the world makes you think some bland magazine geared towards all levels is appealing to any level? You'd certainly have no interest from serious USMS swimmers. And, what kind of noodler or trunk wearing beach blob is gonna buy a swim magazine in the first place? And, even if they did, do you think they'd want to learn about real swimming or how to not let that next wave knock you from the Spiderman Raft you bought at Wal Mart? Hopefully the former.
You do realize the magazine is called USMS Swimmer. It's not called I Really Want to Learn How to Swim or Hot Water Noodlers Unite. There is already a magazine for this crowd called Bon Apetit.
Originally posted by craiglll@yahoo.com
I really don't understand why a very good magazine can't address all issues concerning swimming.
Many USMS swimmers compete and almost all (I would think) do some sort of workout. The magazine should be and is geared towards USMS members. It also has great appeal to non USMS swimmers who might be interested in what we do from a serious athletic perspective.
What in the world makes you think some bland magazine geared towards all levels is appealing to any level? You'd certainly have no interest from serious USMS swimmers. And, what kind of noodler or trunk wearing beach blob is gonna buy a swim magazine in the first place? And, even if they did, do you think they'd want to learn about real swimming or how to not let that next wave knock you from the Spiderman Raft you bought at Wal Mart? Hopefully the former.
You do realize the magazine is called USMS Swimmer. It's not called I Really Want to Learn How to Swim or Hot Water Noodlers Unite. There is already a magazine for this crowd called Bon Apetit.
