Some elite masters swimmers appear to be almost quasi "professional" in terms of the time and energy they devote to the sport and my impression is that there are more and more of such swimmers competing in masters now. At least in my two masters age groups to date, women's 40-44 and 45-49, there is a true professional swimmer (KPN), past Olympians swimming amazing times, professional triathletes and professional engine builders. (My spies tell me about their yardage.) Times across the board in my age group were much faster this year than last year. Not sure about the men's times or other women's times. Is it similar?
It seems like a massive amount of time is involved to put in all the yardage, weights, drylands, stretching, RC exercises, cross-training necessary and to go to all the PT, ART, orthopod and massage appointments. Their dedication is admirable. But I have difficulty fitting this all in. :violin: I'm sure most others must too. Life and kids definitely interfere with even getting to practice, wholly apart from a total devotion to swimming. So I can't out-train anyone.
Am I only imagining that masters swimming is getting more competitive? The phenoms are all just genetically talented swimmers? Thoughts anyone?
JUST TO BE PERFECTLY CLEAR, I AM NOT CRITICIZING ANYONE, JUST ASKING QUESTIONS.
That was hysterical, George. :lmao:
I noticed, BTW, that the adjacent video listing contained a promo for "Breaststroke for Every Body." So I guess we can say Terry is a professional swimmer too. Even professional swimmers, like us non-professionals, get shoulder injuries that prevent us from posting on USMS and competing around the clock.
I am feeling very professional. I did drylands and rotator cuff exercises while watching the American Idol finale last night. :bouncing:
Kirk:
You are probably right about the 50+ women. That's why Laura Val is just crushing all those records.
That was hysterical, George. :lmao:
I noticed, BTW, that the adjacent video listing contained a promo for "Breaststroke for Every Body." So I guess we can say Terry is a professional swimmer too. Even professional swimmers, like us non-professionals, get shoulder injuries that prevent us from posting on USMS and competing around the clock.
I am feeling very professional. I did drylands and rotator cuff exercises while watching the American Idol finale last night. :bouncing:
Kirk:
You are probably right about the 50+ women. That's why Laura Val is just crushing all those records.
