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
Nah,
the last three posts didn't nail who the late bloomers are.
Having been a swimmer in the window of opportunity, taking time off, then being again a swimmer that's the story of most in USMS.
That's not a late bloomer.
A late bloomer starts to train for the first time in life outside the window of opportunity, outside the interval 10 to 22.
I am one, Dima who posts here is one, Dominick who posts here is another one, Connie who posts here is another one, Mark in MD who posts here is another one, there are others and most triathletes are.
Nah,
the last three posts didn't nail who the late bloomers are.
Having been a swimmer in the window of opportunity, taking time off, then being again a swimmer that's the story of most in USMS.
That's not a late bloomer.
A late bloomer starts to train for the first time in life outside the window of opportunity, outside the interval 10 to 22.
I am one, Dima who posts here is one, Dominick who posts here is another one, Connie who posts here is another one, Mark in MD who posts here is another one, there are others and most triathletes are.
