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.
Of course there many ex national finalists that are turned off by the intensity and success of lessor talents.
Why exactly? Can't stand anyone else having any success without denigrating it? Intensity is only appropriate for college age kids and then we should all lapse into affected disinterested amusement and reminiscence for life?
And how exactly do you, oh supposedly omniscient one, know who is a lesser talent and who is engaging in self promotion? You clearly have a grudge against a couple swimmers, but you don't have to besmirch others who compete in masters. Or do you?
Methinks Mr. Ego may have or have had talent, but it might be limited to the pool. Divining the motivations of people (and basic spelling) are clearly not his forte.
Of course there many ex national finalists that are turned off by the intensity and success of lessor talents.
Why exactly? Can't stand anyone else having any success without denigrating it? Intensity is only appropriate for college age kids and then we should all lapse into affected disinterested amusement and reminiscence for life?
And how exactly do you, oh supposedly omniscient one, know who is a lesser talent and who is engaging in self promotion? You clearly have a grudge against a couple swimmers, but you don't have to besmirch others who compete in masters. Or do you?
Methinks Mr. Ego may have or have had talent, but it might be limited to the pool. Divining the motivations of people (and basic spelling) are clearly not his forte.
