A quick question for the knowledgeable readers out there. This NYT magazine called Play recently contacted me about writing a piece for a section they call "Master Class" -- they want me to go someplace warm and get some swimming instruction of some sort.
I know that USMS used to have some kind of program where masters swimmers could apply to go out to Colorado Springs for intensive coaching, stroke analysis in the ICAR flume, etc. Is this still going on, do any of you know, and would it be possible to just do a "lite" version of this (a day or two; bypass the application process; not actually need to be an elite swimmer; etc.)
The other possibilities would be one of Terry's TI camps (though, God help me, front quadrant swimming really hurts my shoulders, and I feel this dog is just too old to learn that particular new trick).
Or--and this might be my favorite of all--didn't Gary Hall, Jr. start some sort of Sprint Club training camp down in Key West or the Bahamas or some similar place that would prove the perfect antidote to Pittsburgh this time of the year, especially if I don't have to pay for it?
Please let me know the details of any such possibiities--the editor did specify he'd prefer me to go someplace "warm and outdoors-y." Which makes two of us.
Parents
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These SR/NSR and taboo/allowable discussions have annoyed me to no end.
I haven't posted yet on this topic, so I'd like my say.
I have benefited greatly from the swimming related posts on this forum and I have yet to read anything immoral on the non-swimming related ones. I have, however, read several objectionable posts in which Misters Geek, Gull et al have tried to curtail free speech to their sensibilities, in which they've insinuated that those who post a double entendre or a flirtacious post are immoral, bad and a threat to family values.
I enjoy the humor, I enjoy the banter, I enjoy the harmless flirting. I take great offense at the insinuation that because I enjoy reading and take part in such conversations that I am acting inappropriately. I take offense that those whom I come to know on this forum are treated even worse. Frankly, I think the self-righteous, self-important censors are acting inappropriately.
Because of those few, we have fair moderators looking to shut down threads and tear apart the "community" part of swimming community. Why must those few individuals have that power over the entire forum?
Swimming is what we have in common, but why must it be the only thing we discuss? When I get together with others in my profession, we talk shop, but we also chat about our lives, our kids and have a few laughs. My preference is for this forum to retain its current character.
Thank you. I've had my say, and I'm sure I'll take it in the ear for it. For the sake of the moderators and the others on this thread, please attack me in private. I'll be happy to discuss this further.
Barb
These SR/NSR and taboo/allowable discussions have annoyed me to no end.
I haven't posted yet on this topic, so I'd like my say.
I have benefited greatly from the swimming related posts on this forum and I have yet to read anything immoral on the non-swimming related ones. I have, however, read several objectionable posts in which Misters Geek, Gull et al have tried to curtail free speech to their sensibilities, in which they've insinuated that those who post a double entendre or a flirtacious post are immoral, bad and a threat to family values.
I enjoy the humor, I enjoy the banter, I enjoy the harmless flirting. I take great offense at the insinuation that because I enjoy reading and take part in such conversations that I am acting inappropriately. I take offense that those whom I come to know on this forum are treated even worse. Frankly, I think the self-righteous, self-important censors are acting inappropriately.
Because of those few, we have fair moderators looking to shut down threads and tear apart the "community" part of swimming community. Why must those few individuals have that power over the entire forum?
Swimming is what we have in common, but why must it be the only thing we discuss? When I get together with others in my profession, we talk shop, but we also chat about our lives, our kids and have a few laughs. My preference is for this forum to retain its current character.
Thank you. I've had my say, and I'm sure I'll take it in the ear for it. For the sake of the moderators and the others on this thread, please attack me in private. I'll be happy to discuss this further.
Barb
