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.
Are these the same people who thought Auburn only won NCAAs this year because they wore "cheater" Jaked suits?
LOL. I think those of you who put so much into swimming now are awesome. I don't begrudge anyone their obsessive/compulsive swimming phase. :D I did that in high-school and college. I'm not ready to be that committed again anytime soon. But, It's great to have something you love. So very much better than trying to live vicariously through your kids' athletic endeavors.
I know too many parents who should be in the pool themselves instead of pushing their kids to perform. I also know too many moms who are lost when their kids leave home because all they know is parenting. I've vowed to actually have a life so that I'm not lost when my boys all get older and move out on their own. Since I have only boys, I've determined that it's essential to being a decent mother-in-law for me to have my own life and my own interests. Otherwise I'll be that overly-doting mom who expects her boys to constantly call and visit and I'll drive any daughter-in-law nuts. Swimming's got to be a good distraction there, huh?! :)
Are these the same people who thought Auburn only won NCAAs this year because they wore "cheater" Jaked suits?
LOL. I think those of you who put so much into swimming now are awesome. I don't begrudge anyone their obsessive/compulsive swimming phase. :D I did that in high-school and college. I'm not ready to be that committed again anytime soon. But, It's great to have something you love. So very much better than trying to live vicariously through your kids' athletic endeavors.
I know too many parents who should be in the pool themselves instead of pushing their kids to perform. I also know too many moms who are lost when their kids leave home because all they know is parenting. I've vowed to actually have a life so that I'm not lost when my boys all get older and move out on their own. Since I have only boys, I've determined that it's essential to being a decent mother-in-law for me to have my own life and my own interests. Otherwise I'll be that overly-doting mom who expects her boys to constantly call and visit and I'll drive any daughter-in-law nuts. Swimming's got to be a good distraction there, huh?! :)
