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
Geochuck, the answer is no, no, no. This has been raised as a point before but we have all been advised there is but a single person in all of Masters swimming, even all of swimming, who can lay claim to being a true late bloomer. Mind that if you ever even took a bath as a child or were submerged in a church baptismal pool or even washed dishes in a sink with water at a greater depth than your forearm, you are an early bloomer. Have you ever stood in the rain - then you are an early bloomer. Have you seen a lake, flown over an ocean or accidentally stepped in a puddle - you are an early bloomer.
If you have taken shots of V02Max while chasing it with beer from a country that has a lake, river or ocean as a border then you are an early bloomer.
Geochuck, the answer is no, no, no. This has been raised as a point before but we have all been advised there is but a single person in all of Masters swimming, even all of swimming, who can lay claim to being a true late bloomer. Mind that if you ever even took a bath as a child or were submerged in a church baptismal pool or even washed dishes in a sink with water at a greater depth than your forearm, you are an early bloomer. Have you ever stood in the rain - then you are an early bloomer. Have you seen a lake, flown over an ocean or accidentally stepped in a puddle - you are an early bloomer.
If you have taken shots of V02Max while chasing it with beer from a country that has a lake, river or ocean as a border then you are an early bloomer.
