Are Triathletes worth the dues they pay toward Masters Swimming?
I say we force all Triathletes to spend one day a week in the sprint lane, one day a week doing stroke (i.e. IM) work, and then make them focus on their starts and turns.
This invasion needs to be controlled.... :-)
John Smith
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Jeff,
I am so glad you made that comment. I was tempted to say that this thread is the height of hipocrisy. Oops, there it went. Anyhow, don't you all think that triathletes think that we are missing out on cycling or running? I would imagine they think of themselves as having a more balanced workout. Maybe they are wrong and maybe they are right. Either way it does not really matter. What matters is that we as swimmers should be a bit more tolerant of athletes who choose a different path than we do. Do yourselves and the sport of swimming a favor, welcome athletes from all backgrounds. The more people involved in swimming the better it will be for all of us.
Jeff,
I am so glad you made that comment. I was tempted to say that this thread is the height of hipocrisy. Oops, there it went. Anyhow, don't you all think that triathletes think that we are missing out on cycling or running? I would imagine they think of themselves as having a more balanced workout. Maybe they are wrong and maybe they are right. Either way it does not really matter. What matters is that we as swimmers should be a bit more tolerant of athletes who choose a different path than we do. Do yourselves and the sport of swimming a favor, welcome athletes from all backgrounds. The more people involved in swimming the better it will be for all of us.
