You know, I've heard a few people say, "this is only masters, it's no big deal."
Yet, as I meet more people I learn about stories of people enjoying the sport, and the years of dedication they've given to swimming. 60+ years old, still healthy, still strong, going 32 for 50 fly... ???!!
Being fast at 20, great, way to go.... Try a lifetime of dedication, that's even greater.
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J - Does master swimming really prolong life?
Does it help us enjoy life more?
Does swimming 50 crawl or doing 32 for 50 fly at 60+ mean anything?
Just to get in and swim without thinking about swimming times, is really enjoyment enough for me.
I can still knock off a 30+ sec crawl without effecting my heart and a slow 36+ sec fly.
But these times mean nothing to me. I would sooner help someone else to become a better swimmer.
My friend in Mexico is in his 80s swims 4 miles a day. It takes him 4 hrs and sometimes more. He has never competed in a race,and he loves his swim.
J - Does master swimming really prolong life?
Does it help us enjoy life more?
Does swimming 50 crawl or doing 32 for 50 fly at 60+ mean anything?
Just to get in and swim without thinking about swimming times, is really enjoyment enough for me.
I can still knock off a 30+ sec crawl without effecting my heart and a slow 36+ sec fly.
But these times mean nothing to me. I would sooner help someone else to become a better swimmer.
My friend in Mexico is in his 80s swims 4 miles a day. It takes him 4 hrs and sometimes more. He has never competed in a race,and he loves his swim.
