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
Wow late bloomers can they make it.
Would I be considered a late bloomer being out of the water for 25 years and starting over again in 1998 then not swimming for another 4 years and starting again. Then stopping for a couple more years then out of the water four months and starting to swim again today. Official 1000m a day for the next week, then 2000m a day the next week, then 3000m a day for the next week, then 4000m, then 5000m a day. Watch out Ande here I come. Can I challenge you in January???
Wow late bloomers can they make it.
Would I be considered a late bloomer being out of the water for 25 years and starting over again in 1998 then not swimming for another 4 years and starting again. Then stopping for a couple more years then out of the water four months and starting to swim again today. Official 1000m a day for the next week, then 2000m a day the next week, then 3000m a day for the next week, then 4000m, then 5000m a day. Watch out Ande here I come. Can I challenge you in January???
