Are there masters swimmers "cheating" at practice?
Like:
Leaving early?
One handed touches on ***/fly?
Using pull buoys?
Kicking whatever they want despite what the workout says?
Swimming free on designated "stroke" sets?
Just wondering. I'm heard some grumbling about the leaving early stuff.
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I think you are all wrong to regard such behaviour as 'cheating'.
Instead it should be viewed as adapting the circumstances to suit the needs of the individual.
Isn't that a far more sensible, mature approach, indicative of masters swimming?
Certainly that's why I always get in half way through the warm-up and never swim breaststroke.
I agree! I certainly wouldn't call it cheating! We're in masters now and we have earned our right to do whatever the heck we want to (as long as it doesn't interfere with another swimmers workout). If you want to get out early - go for it (these people may have to go to work???). If you need to modify your practice, do so - I have to change stuff up at practice so I don't blow out my shoulder again!! (I'm trying to not sound pi$$y:D).
I don't know if I could ever call myself or my teammates cheaters who make the effort to get up at 4:45am to swim and use fins or whatever to modify a set. It's awesome that they are THERE and working hard!
Every one of you should be proud of what you have accomplished as a masters swimmer! Not too many people can say that they are a competitive swimmer at our age(s)!:D
Take care,
S
I think you are all wrong to regard such behaviour as 'cheating'.
Instead it should be viewed as adapting the circumstances to suit the needs of the individual.
Isn't that a far more sensible, mature approach, indicative of masters swimming?
Certainly that's why I always get in half way through the warm-up and never swim breaststroke.
I agree! I certainly wouldn't call it cheating! We're in masters now and we have earned our right to do whatever the heck we want to (as long as it doesn't interfere with another swimmers workout). If you want to get out early - go for it (these people may have to go to work???). If you need to modify your practice, do so - I have to change stuff up at practice so I don't blow out my shoulder again!! (I'm trying to not sound pi$$y:D).
I don't know if I could ever call myself or my teammates cheaters who make the effort to get up at 4:45am to swim and use fins or whatever to modify a set. It's awesome that they are THERE and working hard!
Every one of you should be proud of what you have accomplished as a masters swimmer! Not too many people can say that they are a competitive swimmer at our age(s)!:D
Take care,
S
