So, Masters swimming is not "real" swimming? Interesting perspective....I think most around here would probably disagree with that.
Tracy there is no question that training/racing in masters in a very sense is "real" for the vast majority of people that participate.
However if you have read any of the quotes from people like SVDL, Caroline Krattli, and anyone else who participated in swimming either via college or USS swimming the focus has shifted about 180 degree's from what was "real" to what is "fun".
If at one point the focus was National cuts or a national team, or OT or NCAA finals and you are dedicated to that full time than it is indeed "real" vs. what we do now. Not to dimmish or in any way insult those who are very motivated in USMS...just a very different reality...and in regard to a discussion about Dara makes sense.
And for the record...JS dodged me in the 200 knowing he would go down in flames...he had already tried to sabotage me after getting Laura & I sick a couple of weeks ahead of time and since that didn't sideline me he ran!!
So, Masters swimming is not "real" swimming? Interesting perspective....I think most around here would probably disagree with that.
Tracy there is no question that training/racing in masters in a very sense is "real" for the vast majority of people that participate.
However if you have read any of the quotes from people like SVDL, Caroline Krattli, and anyone else who participated in swimming either via college or USS swimming the focus has shifted about 180 degree's from what was "real" to what is "fun".
If at one point the focus was National cuts or a national team, or OT or NCAA finals and you are dedicated to that full time than it is indeed "real" vs. what we do now. Not to dimmish or in any way insult those who are very motivated in USMS...just a very different reality...and in regard to a discussion about Dara makes sense.
And for the record...JS dodged me in the 200 knowing he would go down in flames...he had already tried to sabotage me after getting Laura & I sick a couple of weeks ahead of time and since that didn't sideline me he ran!!
