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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There are many more masters runners than masters swimmers. Anyone can run. As a technique sport, swimming is much harder to master, especially if you lack an age group background.
I think that's why I like it. Swimming is more thana physical challenge. So many things to learn and master. I heard years ago that a strong swimmer will beat a weak one, but a smart swimmer will beat a strong one. I'm a strong swimmer, but with pathetic technique.
If I posted a video of me swimming, it would only be for y'all's entertainment value. I'd probably be accused of creating a 5th stroke.
There are many more masters runners than masters swimmers. Anyone can run. As a technique sport, swimming is much harder to master, especially if you lack an age group background.
I think that's why I like it. Swimming is more thana physical challenge. So many things to learn and master. I heard years ago that a strong swimmer will beat a weak one, but a smart swimmer will beat a strong one. I'm a strong swimmer, but with pathetic technique.
If I posted a video of me swimming, it would only be for y'all's entertainment value. I'd probably be accused of creating a 5th stroke.
