There are more than 2 ways to classify swimmers -- it is not purely "elite" competitors and lap swimmers. One is the competitor who swims against other people. Another is the person who swims against themself and the clock. Both of these may or may not go to meets for competition. Competitors stimulate us to achieve our best. Meets help us motivate ourselves with goals and show us the results of our training.
Another group doesn't care about the clock or how fast others are going at all. They may or may not care about improving their technique or increasing fitness beyond a certain point.
And there's the none-of-the-above category.
I think all of us would like to have lanespace free of distractions and interference, with suitable temperatures and good availability in a clean nearby facility.
Many of us enjoy the cameraderie of our teammates and coach.
A coach can help manage the lanespace so people don't interfere with other's workouts.
Even if I never went to another meet in my life, I would still want to swim with a structured group with a coach. I hope to never have to deal just with open public lap swim again.
As head of WAAPN I am totally disgusted by the poor attitude shown by many of us to the sport of Noodling.
It's taken us many years to develop this sport into one of the fastest growing and most enjoyable in the world.
For those of us so ignorant as to question the relevance of our sport being demonstrated on the cover of the magazine I will be including some recent photos from the joint swim/noodle meets this year.
Originally posted by courtney
My only concern is that it is a large meet and I will be swimming unattached. Any input?
It's my understanding--and I very well could be wrong--that you have to represent a team for Worlds, unattached is not allowed. If this is the case I would suggest you register as representing New England Masters.
I got my magazine yesterday . . . and after seeing the full page ad on the inside of the cover . . . I have to say I'm surprised that it didn't engender as much attention as the floaties . . .
Maybe that Speedo ad should be the next cover . . . long live Amanda.
Originally posted by Winnie
I have not received my magazine yet and it is May 3.
I received my magazine on May 3rd. I received the last issue about a week before anyone else on my team.
"Humor and ad hominem attacks. Two wonderful ways for avoiding original thinking and changing the subject."
Matt how about an essay on how to lose weight using Aquarobics ?
Seriously though I just don't can't agree with the use of flotation vests.I beleive they would slow you down .Particularly during starts and turns.
Free Noodles .Please take one.
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I have to say, I just registered to this webiste yesterday, and I am thoroughly enjoying these messages! Perhaps I shouldn't read them at work so I can laugh as loud as I want.
I am one of those swimmers who hasn't been on a team in quite some years as the practice times/locations are not convenient for me, but I have continued to stay in decent shape on my own. I really love competing, and decided to actively seek out a meet this summer. It appears the only meet is world's in CA. It sounds like a great meet and I think I have the times. My only concern is that it is a large meet and I will be swimming unattached. Any input?
Gill,
You better put on your drinking hat for next week. Evil Smith and I expect you to buy a round for every time you rip into us with the Microphone when we're on the blocks.
John Smith
