Ande's Blog is the longest running and arguably the most popular thread on the forum and should be returned to the General Swimming-Related Discussions. It is more than just a blog in that it has been highly interactive, generating a lot of discussion and addressing a wide range of swimming-related topics.
a) Only a very small minority of posters have a blog;
b) I didn't realize the forum was in danger of getting "way out of hand";
c) Ande's blog was unique in its longevity and consistent ability to stimulate discussion and the exchange of ideas about swimming.
68 blog entries, 23 comments (6 were mine). I think the blog area is great for tracking one's own workouts. Not so much for discussion of workouts, tapering, swim strategy, meet strategy, event focus, etc. (In fact, it looks like posts and views are down in general on the DS since Ande's blog was closed.)
a) Only a very small minority of posters have a blog;
b) I didn't realize the forum was in danger of getting "way out of hand";
c) Ande's blog was unique in its longevity and consistent ability to stimulate discussion and the exchange of ideas about swimming.
68 blog entries, 23 comments (6 were mine). I think the blog area is great for tracking one's own workouts. Not so much for discussion of workouts, tapering, swim strategy, meet strategy, event focus, etc. (In fact, it looks like posts and views are down in general on the DS since Ande's blog was closed.)
