Why does it appear many masters swimmers are taking USMS so seriously?
What's the difference between the typical "selfish train all day", "it's all about me" triathlete and a masters swimmer who seriously trains as hard as they can.... particularly to focus on setting masters records?
Seems like there is a growing parallel between triathletes and many masters swimmers these days.
Isn't it just "masters swimming" for health and fun in the end?
Does a masters record really mean that much?
Is this a good thing? ..... or a turn off for those who look on with amusement.
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This is an excellent observation Mr. Negative.
I, for one, plan to take this comment to heart while I try and take swimming less seriously. My first act will be to fill my water bottle with Vodka and take it to practice tomorrow. I fully expect to be the life of the practice!! :bliss: And so that it's not "all about me," I will be happy to share with my lanemates who may or may not be of legal drinking age. . . The only record I expect to break will be the number of times I puke on the pool deck! I agree with you in that masters is all about fun. Not sure how the Vodka fits into the health thing, but one out of two ain't bad!
This is an excellent observation Mr. Negative.
I, for one, plan to take this comment to heart while I try and take swimming less seriously. My first act will be to fill my water bottle with Vodka and take it to practice tomorrow. I fully expect to be the life of the practice!! :bliss: And so that it's not "all about me," I will be happy to share with my lanemates who may or may not be of legal drinking age. . . The only record I expect to break will be the number of times I puke on the pool deck! I agree with you in that masters is all about fun. Not sure how the Vodka fits into the health thing, but one out of two ain't bad!
