I propose USMS adopt handicap measurements to more equitably compare performances in Masters Swimming.
1. Married ...... deduct one tenth per 50
2. Nagging spouse.... deduct two tenths per 50
3. Each child under the age of 10..... deduct one tenth per 50
4. Work more than 40 hours a week..... deduct one tenth per 50
5. House and car payment stress.... deduct on tenth per vehicle two tenths per house.
6. Travel more than 1 day a week.... one tenth per 50
Note: item 6 can help negate item 2.
In addition.... those of us with more manageable lifestyles need to adjust their times as well.
7. Training more than 4,000 a workout ...... add one tenth per 50
8. Training more than 4 days a week....... add one tenth per 50
9. Born independently wealthy..... add 3 tenths per 50
John Smith
How about this, the person that correctly guesses the number of posts between this one and when this thread gets shut down for the usual reasons can deduct 5 seconds from any event they want at next year's nationals. I'm predicting 20 posts.
Also, any person who uses the term "late bloomer" is disqualified unless USMS now recognizes this as a legitimate excuse for slow times.
How about this, the person that correctly guesses the number of posts between this one and when this thread gets shut down for the usual reasons can deduct 5 seconds from any event they want at next year's nationals. I'm predicting 20 posts.
Also, any person who uses the term "late bloomer" is disqualified unless USMS now recognizes this as a legitimate excuse for slow times.
