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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Has anyone ever noticed that people who claim to be "non-competitive" are actually the most competitive of all? These are the folks who give you a filthy look, mutter something about "show-offs". and really take it personally if you pass them while swimming, cycling, running, etc..
Openly competitive folks usually have a sense of perspective and just enjoy pushing the envelope against someone else.
(Now, if I could just develop enough speed to really compete.)
Has anyone ever noticed that people who claim to be "non-competitive" are actually the most competitive of all? These are the folks who give you a filthy look, mutter something about "show-offs". and really take it personally if you pass them while swimming, cycling, running, etc..
Openly competitive folks usually have a sense of perspective and just enjoy pushing the envelope against someone else.
(Now, if I could just develop enough speed to really compete.)
