I spawn this thread off the "illegal drugs" thread because this is not really a discussion on illegal drugs in masters meet.
To be honest to you guys, the thread really broke my heart. I'm a newbie in masters swimming and I've been working my a** off to improve my strokes and time, so that I can eventually win something in a masters swim meet. I will never ever cheat, it's against my principle.
Well ... if people are cheating in masters meet, then I start to wonder what's the point of working so hard on improving my stroke and time. Swimming is not my career, I love doing it and it's a healthy hobby for me. What's the point of entering a master's swim meet? Isn't it stupid to be so hard headed? Maybe you guys can give me some reasons why I should continue to work hard and having "winning a masters swim meet" as a goal.
Thank You!
The poll question, as posed, was do you think there are any masters swimmers taking illegal supplements. Although I think the number is very small it would be ignorant to think the number is zero.
I've realized for a long time now that I'm never going to be the fastest swimmer out there. Swimming to me is all about meeting my personal goals and swimming faster than I did the previous season. I'm personally not that concerned about drug cheats. If they want to take those risks, it's their decision.
edit: I wrote this before reading Bob's post and I completely agree with what he said.
The poll question, as posed, was do you think there are any masters swimmers taking illegal supplements. Although I think the number is very small it would be ignorant to think the number is zero.
I've realized for a long time now that I'm never going to be the fastest swimmer out there. Swimming to me is all about meeting my personal goals and swimming faster than I did the previous season. I'm personally not that concerned about drug cheats. If they want to take those risks, it's their decision.
edit: I wrote this before reading Bob's post and I completely agree with what he said.
