Is there really a division between masters swimmers? i.e. one camp allied to a more low key fitness oriented approach with low membership growth vs. a meet oriented competitive (elite) camp?
This sounds ridiculous to me. I don't think I've ever run into anyone that acknowledged this debate on a pool deck.
What spawns this rift in Masters swimming? Is this an old guard vs. younger member phenonmenon?
Are there different motivations that exist that create this conflict in terms of the future of USMS? Why can't both coexist?
I say we poll some people out there and find out what they support.
John Smith
Looking at the results from last year's one hour postal championships, I would say that anyone completing 5000 yards is elite. Our coach informed us that we will be swimming this on Saturday.
I'd skip practice .... I'd claim congestion.
Poolraat:
Drugs might help or not. I've had a round of antibiotics, but that doesn't always work for sinus infections. Now, if you've got the wicked cough to go with it, you should go to a doctor. I'm just snuffly now and recovering from a few days of being surrounded with dogs.
Looking at the results from last year's one hour postal championships, I would say that anyone completing 5000 yards is elite. Our coach informed us that we will be swimming this on Saturday.
I'd skip practice .... I'd claim congestion.
Poolraat:
Drugs might help or not. I've had a round of antibiotics, but that doesn't always work for sinus infections. Now, if you've got the wicked cough to go with it, you should go to a doctor. I'm just snuffly now and recovering from a few days of being surrounded with dogs.
