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
Parents
Former Member
originally posted by knelson
I'm sure there are others. The bottom line, though, is everyone is different. You're probably never going to swim as fast as me, and I'm never going to swim as fast as Paul Smith. No one here denies your dedication to swimming and that's great, but not everyone is that commited.
I've finally caught you red handed Kirk......committed is spelled with two t's instead of one!!.....there are NO excuses either as each of us has the power to go in and edit our postings to fix typos and such........Sorry Kirk but I've been patiently waiting for this day to eventually happen....and, by the grace of you know who, my prayers have finally been answered!!...(only j/k of course).
Newmastersswimmer
p.s. Yeah Ion, I too also admire your impressive work ethic....don't worry about your times as long as your having fun and making progress.....that's all that really matters IMHO of course.
originally posted by knelson
I'm sure there are others. The bottom line, though, is everyone is different. You're probably never going to swim as fast as me, and I'm never going to swim as fast as Paul Smith. No one here denies your dedication to swimming and that's great, but not everyone is that commited.
I've finally caught you red handed Kirk......committed is spelled with two t's instead of one!!.....there are NO excuses either as each of us has the power to go in and edit our postings to fix typos and such........Sorry Kirk but I've been patiently waiting for this day to eventually happen....and, by the grace of you know who, my prayers have finally been answered!!...(only j/k of course).
Newmastersswimmer
p.s. Yeah Ion, I too also admire your impressive work ethic....don't worry about your times as long as your having fun and making progress.....that's all that really matters IMHO of course.
