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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I enjoy triathletes and triathlons and see nothing wrong with the comparison. Anyone, including so-called fitness athletes, can go overboard at times. I see many at the gym who some would label "obsessive" about their physique and health.
As mid-life crises go, it beats some of the alternatives. I'll spare my amusement for obese coach-potatoes, and proud owners of Hummers and trophy wives.
PS: I saw the title and thought, "oh no another tech-suit thread." Thank God for small favors, anyway.:)
You are right. We are free to enjoy and obsess about our own self indulgences..... whether or not certain people's lives are centered and dedicated around self promotion and self measurement in masters swimming is their choice.
Now back to my question: Does it seem like there are more and more people getting wound up in USMS like the obsessed training triathletes nuts these days?
I enjoy triathletes and triathlons and see nothing wrong with the comparison. Anyone, including so-called fitness athletes, can go overboard at times. I see many at the gym who some would label "obsessive" about their physique and health.
As mid-life crises go, it beats some of the alternatives. I'll spare my amusement for obese coach-potatoes, and proud owners of Hummers and trophy wives.
PS: I saw the title and thought, "oh no another tech-suit thread." Thank God for small favors, anyway.:)
You are right. We are free to enjoy and obsess about our own self indulgences..... whether or not certain people's lives are centered and dedicated around self promotion and self measurement in masters swimming is their choice.
Now back to my question: Does it seem like there are more and more people getting wound up in USMS like the obsessed training triathletes nuts these days?
