The January results for GTD are now up: www.usms.org/.../gothedistance08
Once again, some absolutely astonishing distance totals. Carrie Kostopulos swam 212.41 miles. That's 373,842 yards or more than 12,000 yards per day (or about 11,000 meters if you prefer).
I see Kristina Ulveling swam 74.8 miles. If she kicks my butt in the 500 free I guess I'll know why :)
Something I've always found a little strange is how women seem to dominate the leaders in this event. In January, women accounted for 7 of the top 10 mileage totals. In 2007 women had 6 of the top 10, but the top four were all women. I'm not sure what to make of this. Are men just lazier?
While this may be true, I have a suspicion the women logging these huge totals are not (all) stay-at-home moms. I also think most actual stay at home moms would object to the statement they have more discretionary hours to swim.
Let's face it, 99% of us wouldn't swim 12,000 yards a day even if we were single with no kids and no job. :)
They may not be moms.
If I'm not working on a project, I might, just might, have the time once in awhile to get in 2 and 1/2 hours of working out. But it wouldn't be all swimming. And it definitely wouldn't be every day.
Kudos to all those doing the GTD. If I could include running, I might do it. lol
While this may be true, I have a suspicion the women logging these huge totals are not (all) stay-at-home moms. I also think most actual stay at home moms would object to the statement they have more discretionary hours to swim.
Let's face it, 99% of us wouldn't swim 12,000 yards a day even if we were single with no kids and no job. :)
They may not be moms.
If I'm not working on a project, I might, just might, have the time once in awhile to get in 2 and 1/2 hours of working out. But it wouldn't be all swimming. And it definitely wouldn't be every day.
Kudos to all those doing the GTD. If I could include running, I might do it. lol
