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.
When I first started masters (and having known only the age group mentality which was very anti-cheating), I was taken aback by all the modifications and things that may be considered "cheating." But, then I slowly started to realize that everyone had different objectives, injuries, physical limitations, schedules, etc., and I now just marvel how dedicated these masters are to make the effort to swim and get into the pool.
It now truly does not bother me when lanemates need to add fins or swim free during IM or whatever to join in on the set.
What does bug the heck out of me? People who swim while highly contageous (like with bronchitis for example). Arg! Don't they care that they are infecting everyone in the pool!? I make an effort to stay away when sick. :frustrated:
I think I still have a bit of the age grouper mentality. I don't mind modifications, I mind just standing there against the wall, especially when you are in the way. If you are sitting part or even all of a set out move to the side don't stand in the middle of the lane or wall. The other day during warm-ups three of my favorite lane mates & people were standing talking all over the lane which made it nearly impossible to swim. I don't care if you don't want to do the set or warm-up, just don't prevent others from doing it. I think that's rude.
When I first started masters (and having known only the age group mentality which was very anti-cheating), I was taken aback by all the modifications and things that may be considered "cheating." But, then I slowly started to realize that everyone had different objectives, injuries, physical limitations, schedules, etc., and I now just marvel how dedicated these masters are to make the effort to swim and get into the pool.
It now truly does not bother me when lanemates need to add fins or swim free during IM or whatever to join in on the set.
What does bug the heck out of me? People who swim while highly contageous (like with bronchitis for example). Arg! Don't they care that they are infecting everyone in the pool!? I make an effort to stay away when sick. :frustrated:
I think I still have a bit of the age grouper mentality. I don't mind modifications, I mind just standing there against the wall, especially when you are in the way. If you are sitting part or even all of a set out move to the side don't stand in the middle of the lane or wall. The other day during warm-ups three of my favorite lane mates & people were standing talking all over the lane which made it nearly impossible to swim. I don't care if you don't want to do the set or warm-up, just don't prevent others from doing it. I think that's rude.
