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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I agree with Betsy. It is the coach that must be the leader and figure of authority. If that is not done, the entire workout is a mess, tri people or not. If the coach takes power, the tri guys and gals will do what they are told, and make little problem for others.
I have never had any trouble finding the wall at the end of a set, but can understand those who lack the mass and direct approach I bring to the pool. In my case, Mass+ thrust = clear wall to touch, whether or not the offending party is watching my impending finish. A couple of those finishes, and there are no words necessary.
Another thing to consider: Triathletes are very similar to fitness swimmers in their outlook, but are the ones who pay a large part of the bills we competitive swimmers would not be able to touch if we became exclusive in workouts. USMS is comprised of about 80-90% fitness swimmers (that includes triathletes, because they rarely compete at our meets), so remember to smile while you are swimming by that tri geek or lane whale, because without them and their paid up dues, we have nothing to do, nowhere to go.
I agree with Betsy. It is the coach that must be the leader and figure of authority. If that is not done, the entire workout is a mess, tri people or not. If the coach takes power, the tri guys and gals will do what they are told, and make little problem for others.
I have never had any trouble finding the wall at the end of a set, but can understand those who lack the mass and direct approach I bring to the pool. In my case, Mass+ thrust = clear wall to touch, whether or not the offending party is watching my impending finish. A couple of those finishes, and there are no words necessary.
Another thing to consider: Triathletes are very similar to fitness swimmers in their outlook, but are the ones who pay a large part of the bills we competitive swimmers would not be able to touch if we became exclusive in workouts. USMS is comprised of about 80-90% fitness swimmers (that includes triathletes, because they rarely compete at our meets), so remember to smile while you are swimming by that tri geek or lane whale, because without them and their paid up dues, we have nothing to do, nowhere to go.
