May/June cover of USMS Swimmer

I am one of the USMS members who does not swim with a club mostly due to time issues. Between our two kids (ages 2 and 6) and the honeydo list it is not realistic for me to spend 1.5 hours 3-4 times a week with a swim club (although I do look forward to swimming with a club one of these days when my life becomes a little less hectic). So...for now I swim on my own but I am attached to a club in a nearby city for purposes of competing in relays. Essentially the only reason I have joined is for the competition aspect. Were I not interested in competition I would most likely not have joined. What would be the point? I can understand Lainey's position...there is little reason for her to join USMS right now. As far as the membership/forum use question goes, I think that anybody who provides thought provoking questions or valuable feedback has a place here on USMS Forums.

I am one of the USMS members who does not swim with a club mostly due to time issues. Between our two kids (ages 2 and 6) and the honeydo list it is not realistic for me to spend 1.5 hours 3-4 times a week with a swim club (although I do look forward to swimming with a club one of these days when my life becomes a little less hectic). So...for now I swim on my own but I am attached to a club in a nearby city for purposes of competing in relays. Essentially the only reason I have joined is for the competition aspect. Were I not interested in competition I would most likely not have joined. What would be the point? I can understand Lainey's position...there is little reason for her to join USMS right now. As far as the membership/forum use question goes, I think that anybody who provides thought provoking questions or valuable feedback has a place here on USMS Forums.