from the PacMasters Update Email
Ross Shoemaker, RIP
1942-2007
Ross Shoemaker died suddenly at the Senior Games following one of his swims. Ross had collapsed on the deck, and was not able to be revived. It is a terrible loss - Ross was a longtime member of the San Mateo Marlins, a warm and supportive man, and a devoted swimmer with an encouraging word for everyone.
Ross coached at Chabot Junior College for many years. Services are pending.
I don't think I need to point out the frequncy with which these unfortunate events have been occuring recently. Should active swimmers be getting stress echos or something as they get older? Are simple BP and lipid screens simply not enough?
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I can only assume this is also a joke. Losing weight too taxing on a person? What about the overall health benefits, forget the swim benefits only.
I definitely think a doctor should be involved with a weight loss and/or athletic program but I doubt there are many doctors who would state that weight loss would be too taxing to consider. Who knows, maybe it would be.
Well I'm 180 to lose the last 10lbs would require a huge output of energy and commitment that I think would be taxing on me. It's not like Iam in that bad a shape. So while slightly humourous tone...not a joke per se.
I can only assume this is also a joke. Losing weight too taxing on a person? What about the overall health benefits, forget the swim benefits only.
I definitely think a doctor should be involved with a weight loss and/or athletic program but I doubt there are many doctors who would state that weight loss would be too taxing to consider. Who knows, maybe it would be.
Well I'm 180 to lose the last 10lbs would require a huge output of energy and commitment that I think would be taxing on me. It's not like Iam in that bad a shape. So while slightly humourous tone...not a joke per se.
