Is this the face of Masters Swimming?

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orca1946 — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:30:22 GMT

Swimmer of the month !! Every one of us that does the everyday world chores is a masters swimmer. She is WAY faster than all of the rest of us. So, share the fame!

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Former Member — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:01:54 GMT

So let's fill in all the parts don't you think? I'll start with these suggestions: "Mouth" = Mark Gill "Ass" = John Smith "Soul" = Aquageek "Hair" = Jon Blank "Legs" = Laura Smith (bias call out) "Feet" = Chris Stephenson ??? "Belly" = Paul Smith

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Paul Smith — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:53:16 GMT

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The Fortress — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:42:51 GMT

OMG, guys ... :blush: Just so I'm not the legs -- too short!

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knelson — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:43:45 GMT

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jonblank — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:14:46 GMT

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Chris Stevenson — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:38:41 GMT

"Feet" = Chris Stephenson Ankles maybe, but I think you want someone with larger feet than my size 9-1/2s...you, Erik, Patrick or any other too tall fellows would fit the bill.

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elise526 — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:48:24 GMT

Yes! Fort is indeed the face of masters swimming! What a great role model! The companies that make the protein bars that she likes to eat should be sponsoring her.

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rtodd — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:02:01 GMT

Rivals CreamPuff's.

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Former Member — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:16:32 GMT

(resurrection of old thread). If Dara Torres is the "face" of masters swimming, our own FORTRESS should at least be the "torso" of masters swimming. Just look at her avatar. I agree! She is a total hottie (HA!)

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Allen Stark — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:59:45 GMT

I was surprised,Fort is even better looking in person,but she could be the arms of Masters swimming,she has amazing"guns".

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jonblank — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:11:22 GMT

No, I agree. The "face" of masters swimming should be a masters swimmer who comes complete with a real life and the vagaries, responsibilities, drawbacks and time limitations of that real life. Like Rob or Susan or whoever. I admire them more from a masters POV. Having the luxury of a 24/7 "team" is in no way typical of masters swimming and thus should not personify or be the "face" of masters swimming. She is amazing, but I don't really consider her a "masters" swimmer. (resurrection of old thread). If Dara Torres is the "face" of masters swimming, our own FORTRESS should at least be the "torso" of masters swimming. Just look at her avatar.

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Paul Smith — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:44:13 GMT

By the way...for those who don't scroll down on the discussion menu this discussion has evolved and moved to the "Nationals" section.

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Former Member — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:58:14 GMT

Good idea. We'll have an all chicks meet. Fastkinis mandatory. Spectators banned. A secret video will be leaked on youtube, etc. Get Britney to sing the National Anthem...so going to draw coverage...

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Former Member — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:51:11 GMT

While I don't necessarily feel that we need scads of media coverage, as most vets of organising big meets will tell you, sending out info packages, timely results, interesting bios doesn't often get much, if any, coverage. No, if you want media coverage........ Bar them! Yes, announce beforehand that you are determined to protect your swimmers' privacy (specified media exclusion zones), protection of their personal body-image copyright (cameras forbidden), immediate lawsuits against media speculation on who might attend (we must insure personal security for any celebrities who might be competing and no we won't divulge any names). The coverage will be immense. The Geek would be the ideal media relations officer in such a case.

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Former Member — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:47:07 GMT

Don't knock my fastkini. It is opposite to the fastskin which flattens the goods. What man came up with the fastskin design? :doh: Not me...but I'm a lech...

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Former Member — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:46:17 GMT

I reserve judement until photographic entries of "pushed goods" have been submitted via email ;) :rofl::rofl::rofl: FWIW, I felt much brawnier after swimming a mile or too in the OW. I do however feel more "athletic" and younger swimming short pool meets. Don't knock my fastkini. It is opposite to the fastskin which flattens the goods. What man came up with the fastskin design? :doh:

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Former Member — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:45:57 GMT

Amen. I too now do some OW events for fun. And I bring along my friends (willingly). They are rarely disappointed as something strange usually happens during the event like new swimmers freaking out; rescues need to be made; unpredictable sea life emerges; grotesque debris surfaces; rogue sea lions take a bite; etc. If you start pushing your goods you may have shoals of rogue scuba divers taking pictures...not bites... ;) well maybe bites too :D

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Former Member — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:43:29 GMT

About 8 years ago I came to the conclusion that if I'm gonna train in the pool 7 hours a week, it would be silly to waste that on solely a sprint at a meet. So, I expanded my swimming to do longer distances and OW. I had no idea OW could be so much fun and a completely different direction from pool swimming. It's a new challenge. Plus, you want to feel good about your swimming, go take out a few dozen tris in an OW swim. Many won't admit it but they are afraid of creepy crawlies. I personally can't stand the bottom of lakes, makes me want to hurl. However, for some people maybe the challenge of the sprint is all they need to keep motivated, so it's fine for them. Amen. I too now do some OW events for fun. And I bring along my friends (willingly). They are rarely disappointed as something strange usually happens during the event like new swimmers freaking out; rescues need to be made; unpredictable sea life emerges; grotesque debris surfaces; rogue sea lions take a bite; etc.

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Former Member — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:41:18 GMT

Kristina: You go girl on the fastskini! I think you look better than those volleyball players! I reserve judement until photographic entries of "pushed goods" have been submitted via email ;) :rofl::rofl::rofl: FWIW, I felt much brawnier after swimming a mile or too in the OW. I do however feel more "athletic" and younger swimming short pool meets.

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Former Member — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:29:30 GMT

Man - I'm opposite of many here. I have no interest in OW or long races. I start to lose count of laps when I swim over a 200. I get bored and distracted. If I try to count strokes I'm liable to lose count of laps. I'm perfectly happy to do races that take just a minute or two to do. I'm trashed with each of these races and breathe hard for a long time afterwards.

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Former Member — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:25:23 GMT

Beach volleyball is one of the most widely viewed segments during Olympic broadcasts. Womens mostly. Wonder why?? images.google.com/images Lord, and we have the fastskins!? No wonder no one gives a darn about masters swimming! They suck in terms of making women look good. I'm all for creating a "fastkini" in competition. It lifts, sucks in fat, squeezes my goods upward, and is hot pink. We'll give the volleyball babes a run for their money. :rofl:

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Former Member — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:08:18 GMT

You're probably right. But the sport of "swimming" is not just about distance and OW, IMHO. Why is longer necessarily better? Personally, I have a fine sense of accomplishment racing shorter distances, although I may be an oddity. I've said this before and still think it's true: OW is rock 'n roll and pool races are Carnegie Hall. Anyone who can strum three chords badly can pretend they are rock stars, but there is no faking the cello. Most people will get more satisfaction from finishing a slow mile than a slow 50, simply because almost anyone can complete 50 yards - albeit slowly, so there are no bragging points there. But saying you swam a mile (and the t-shirt) , which most people can't/won't do, gives you some shot at that amp that "goes to 11". I bet that you will not grow USMS from the pool side. However, a concerted push to attract some of the OW newbies into the dark side will work to some degree. (Hey, I've done 2 pool meets, so anything is possible.) Maybe peppering some of the larger OW swims with USMS info/applications in the goodies packet might work. Just a thought, LBJ

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Former Member — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:35:47 GMT

A swim suit is a swim suit. I was with ACOG for 1996 Olympics. Some of the athletes (female) wanted a more conservative "uniform". The IOC said "no." One american (I forget her name) wanted to play in a bikini top and long tights. Again, the IOC said "no." Okay, so USMS need to be somewhere between the Kona show and women's beach volleyball.:joker:

RE: Is this the face of Masters Swimming?

Former Member — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:31:53 GMT

A combination of the two would be a good blend.