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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I'm a firm believer in invoking the "it's only Masters" clause on kick and fly sets.
Sig-worthy.
Although kick sets are truly under-valued and underrated. Kicking is great for building core strength and taking pressure off the shoulders, which is a major problem in swimming.
The bikers, yes, but not the runners. I have NEVER heard a runner become as obsessive over micro-fractional parts of a second as I have swimmers. That plus the endless details of swim sets - yikes.
Well, swimming is a sport in which micro-fractions matter. It's not obsessive. It stems from the nature of the sport.
And add me to the list of "triathletes are too freaking hard-core". We're fortunate that in my current team (Manatees, Oakland, CA) our triathletes are mellow and a pleasure to work out w/. But the Iron Man types... :bolt: :shakeshead:
I'm a firm believer in invoking the "it's only Masters" clause on kick and fly sets.
Sig-worthy.
Although kick sets are truly under-valued and underrated. Kicking is great for building core strength and taking pressure off the shoulders, which is a major problem in swimming.
The bikers, yes, but not the runners. I have NEVER heard a runner become as obsessive over micro-fractional parts of a second as I have swimmers. That plus the endless details of swim sets - yikes.
Well, swimming is a sport in which micro-fractions matter. It's not obsessive. It stems from the nature of the sport.
And add me to the list of "triathletes are too freaking hard-core". We're fortunate that in my current team (Manatees, Oakland, CA) our triathletes are mellow and a pleasure to work out w/. But the Iron Man types... :bolt: :shakeshead:
