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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The reparte is enjoyable, even if we should really be offended.
Wouldn't a reasobale person assume that single discipline athletes having greater knowledge/skill base in their discipline. Would it not be unusual if the opposite were true?
Snobbery based on the exclusivity of being a 'swimmer' or 'triathlete' or 'cyclist' is humorous though. It's about challenging yourself mates. Not about how much more knowledgable you are that someone newer to your chosen discipline. Hello, McFly. How about you offer some advice, be a leader, give the newbies some direction.
Hey, btw, i'd like to see a line of elitist sentiment regarding backstroke flipturns! Even some of my college teammates stunk at backstroke turns. Perhaps someone can rant about tri's banging their heads on the wall while attempting back turns!!! Wouldn't that be fun, boys?
The reparte is enjoyable, even if we should really be offended.
Wouldn't a reasobale person assume that single discipline athletes having greater knowledge/skill base in their discipline. Would it not be unusual if the opposite were true?
Snobbery based on the exclusivity of being a 'swimmer' or 'triathlete' or 'cyclist' is humorous though. It's about challenging yourself mates. Not about how much more knowledgable you are that someone newer to your chosen discipline. Hello, McFly. How about you offer some advice, be a leader, give the newbies some direction.
Hey, btw, i'd like to see a line of elitist sentiment regarding backstroke flipturns! Even some of my college teammates stunk at backstroke turns. Perhaps someone can rant about tri's banging their heads on the wall while attempting back turns!!! Wouldn't that be fun, boys?
