To quote Gull: What is the right mix of technique and endurance for a Masters athlete (who wants to be competitive, say, at Nationals) with a finite amount of time to train?
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Once I had a discussion with my meet director over a Masters meet. She was critiquing somebody saying to the effect that they should just lighten up, it was "just" Masters swimming.
The individual in question was in fact in the swimming profession and his livelihood depended on having some respect as a competitor who could "walk the walk". So why should he "lighten up" when her decisions (which were breaking some USMS rules) could affect his status as an expert ?
As serious as amateur competitors can be, it takes it up to an entire new level if swimming is how you support yourself & family.
Once I had a discussion with my meet director over a Masters meet. She was critiquing somebody saying to the effect that they should just lighten up, it was "just" Masters swimming.
The individual in question was in fact in the swimming profession and his livelihood depended on having some respect as a competitor who could "walk the walk". So why should he "lighten up" when her decisions (which were breaking some USMS rules) could affect his status as an expert ?
As serious as amateur competitors can be, it takes it up to an entire new level if swimming is how you support yourself & family.
