I've had the opportunity to read many of the posts on this forum, and it seems we are a group of similar interest, but we are different in so many ways.
There is one thing I hope we can agree on, and that is the value and importance of swimming.
Although it seems this group is pulled in two directions, one side having an emphasis on performance as the criteria for success, and the other side which sees the lifestyle benefits as the main motivation.
There's something about this that I've tried to understand, and I'm not really sure if other people think the same way. Some elite athletes look down on Masters as "not that important". Yet, master athletes choose this lifestyle for decades or even an entire lifetime. This dedication to the sport seems to be an even greater accomplishment.
With the aging population masters could become more popular in the public mind, as we show the general public what life could be like. That's why master athletes should be broadly recognized for their accomplishments.
At the end of the day, Masters win, regardless of place!!
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I have been a forum "lurker" now for a couple of months and have finally decided to participate. I started swimming last January on my own and became involved with a Masters' team in March. I remember my coach telling me that I had some conditioning "issues" midway through my first workout. Who knew you weren't supposed to turn purple while working out?:eek: One year and 30 pounds later, I feel several years younger. I've made it to the point where swimming "floats my boat" and I hope to live a long and happy life as a swimmer. Now if I could just learn how to butterfly and swim backstroke!!!
Sure you can learn, it just takes practice... Thanks for sharing the story, that's right, that's the beauty of swimming.
I have been a forum "lurker" now for a couple of months and have finally decided to participate. I started swimming last January on my own and became involved with a Masters' team in March. I remember my coach telling me that I had some conditioning "issues" midway through my first workout. Who knew you weren't supposed to turn purple while working out?:eek: One year and 30 pounds later, I feel several years younger. I've made it to the point where swimming "floats my boat" and I hope to live a long and happy life as a swimmer. Now if I could just learn how to butterfly and swim backstroke!!!
Sure you can learn, it just takes practice... Thanks for sharing the story, that's right, that's the beauty of swimming.
