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
Gull:
I'd be interested in your take on my late blooming status as a coneisseur of fried foods. I ate very well until I was 23, a result of a family that stuck to a very healthy diet. I even slightly maintained this in college, although added substantial, some might say dangerous, items from the grain family (and the potato family if funds ran short).
Is it possible to make up in cholesterol points to my tubby buddies by the time I hit the 40-44 age group?
Gull:
I'd be interested in your take on my late blooming status as a coneisseur of fried foods. I ate very well until I was 23, a result of a family that stuck to a very healthy diet. I even slightly maintained this in college, although added substantial, some might say dangerous, items from the grain family (and the potato family if funds ran short).
Is it possible to make up in cholesterol points to my tubby buddies by the time I hit the 40-44 age group?
