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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The number of ex national finalists is minuscule when compared to the number of people who can swim. Is there a good reason USMS should cater to the ex nation finalist demographic over the majority of swimmers?
"Cater"..... of course not..... "try to attract".... yes. These are individuals with great experiences and knowledge to share with others in the sport, not to mention their potential friendship.
Most would enjoy working out and racing for fun, but most don't feel it's "real" competition compared to their previous experience. Sometimes they are amused by what they see.
e.g...... when they hear or see a participant getting wrapped around the axel because their performance wasn't included in a USMS top 10 listing, they think it all seems a bit ........ well......... ridiculous.
The number of ex national finalists is minuscule when compared to the number of people who can swim. Is there a good reason USMS should cater to the ex nation finalist demographic over the majority of swimmers?
"Cater"..... of course not..... "try to attract".... yes. These are individuals with great experiences and knowledge to share with others in the sport, not to mention their potential friendship.
Most would enjoy working out and racing for fun, but most don't feel it's "real" competition compared to their previous experience. Sometimes they are amused by what they see.
e.g...... when they hear or see a participant getting wrapped around the axel because their performance wasn't included in a USMS top 10 listing, they think it all seems a bit ........ well......... ridiculous.
