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
Former Member
Originally posted by gull80
I'm not sure I see the humor in my post, but I'll take your word for it. My sense of humor is so dry, sometimes I don't even get my own jokes.
OK, so Craig was serious.
About a medical observation.
With his medical expertise.
The thread started as a joke, and there are parts that are meant to be funny, and parts that are meant to be serious.
Mr. Moose still lives....(Ralph & Tom as well....)
Reading all the time we get to take off for all these things....it reminds me of the VO2MAX Shampoo being so good that IF you put to much on.... you would finish your race before you started....That would be a serious plus here for then we would not have to read the same nonsense over and over and over and over...
Would too, would not....too...not...
Things that never change...tend to remain the same....
originally posted by Kirk
You got me. My erudition is forever diminished because of this glaring error. How will I ever face the folks at Mensa again?
It looks like the only way to save face now and maintain your sense of integrity is to resign. Who needs those highbrows from Mensa anyway!?
Newmastersswimmer
originally posted by gull about Geek's eating habbits
That is shocking. I thought you preferred Hostess
cupcakes.
What could be better than a dozen hostess cupcakes followed by a 40 oz Shiltz Malt Liquor chaser??
Newmastersswimmer
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?
OK, so I'm gonna put your education to the test.
If a person (say me, for instance) can substantially alter their health by inhaling unwise quantities of fried everything, how can it simulataneously be impossible to improve one's sporting abilities (say swimming, for instance) to the point of being exceptional?
One a more serious note, keep an eye on Ophelia out there in The Bern please.
Originally posted by newmastersswimmer
I've finally caught you red handed Kirk......committed is spelled with two t's instead of one
You got me. My erudition is forever diminished because of this glaring error. How will I ever face the folks at Mensa again?
