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
Kristina, my dear former sprinter turned distance swimmer, wow! You should be super proud of yourself for even attempting a 12.5 mile swim. I won't even run that far anymore. Good for you!!! I told Fortress I was thinking of doing a 500 and we both think I've lost my mind .... so good luck and congrats! When is the 12.5 miler?
Kristina, my dear former sprinter turned distance swimmer, wow! You should be super proud of yourself for even attempting a 12.5 mile swim. I won't even run that far anymore. Good for you!!! I told Fortress I was thinking of doing a 500 and we both think I've lost my mind .... so good luck and congrats! When is the 12.5 miler?
