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.
This is the complete truth. Swimmers may be obsessive but obsessive is quite a scale. Serious bikers and runners are looney tunes compared to us.
This is analogous to what George Carlin said about drivers - anyone who drives faster than you is a maniac and anyone who drives slower than you is an idiot. On this forum, anyone who trains more than what is collectively considered "okay" is obsessive and neglecting their family, etc. :rolleyes:
This is the complete truth. Swimmers may be obsessive but obsessive is quite a scale. Serious bikers and runners are looney tunes compared to us.
This is analogous to what George Carlin said about drivers - anyone who drives faster than you is a maniac and anyone who drives slower than you is an idiot. On this forum, anyone who trains more than what is collectively considered "okay" is obsessive and neglecting their family, etc. :rolleyes:
