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?
Gull pointed out there are no good studies on the effect of vigorous exercise on longevity. There are studies saying moderate exercise is beneficial,but to my knowlege there are none saying it is better than vigorous exercise. Case studies and anecdotal data are not a substitute for controlled studies. It is hard to get volnteers to engage in vigorous exercise and matching Masters athletes with controls probably wouldn't work as I suspect we are more health conscious(but it might make some interesting studies.) For me,swimming fast feels good,my cardiac tests so far don't say I can't,so I will.
Gull pointed out there are no good studies on the effect of vigorous exercise on longevity. There are studies saying moderate exercise is beneficial,but to my knowlege there are none saying it is better than vigorous exercise. Case studies and anecdotal data are not a substitute for controlled studies. It is hard to get volnteers to engage in vigorous exercise and matching Masters athletes with controls probably wouldn't work as I suspect we are more health conscious(but it might make some interesting studies.) For me,swimming fast feels good,my cardiac tests so far don't say I can't,so I will.
