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.
Too bad.... as there are a lot of Ex's out there that would enjoy casual workouts, sharing their past, and finding amusement in a race once or twice a year.
Doesn't seem like they need amusement from racing. Sounds like they are already amused merely by watching other swimmers with "lesser talent" attempt to compete in what is not "real competition." I'm amused just reading the condescension dripping from your posts!
I haven't really witnessed much of the over-the-top behavior you and Pablo report. I'm sure there are some who take things very seriously, but this doesn't seem much different from those taking other aspects of life seriously. Certainly better than seeing loco parents get expelled from soccer or baseball fields.
As Pablo notes, lying about your age or taking PEDs is, in fact, out of control though.
Too bad.... as there are a lot of Ex's out there that would enjoy casual workouts, sharing their past, and finding amusement in a race once or twice a year.
Doesn't seem like they need amusement from racing. Sounds like they are already amused merely by watching other swimmers with "lesser talent" attempt to compete in what is not "real competition." I'm amused just reading the condescension dripping from your posts!
I haven't really witnessed much of the over-the-top behavior you and Pablo report. I'm sure there are some who take things very seriously, but this doesn't seem much different from those taking other aspects of life seriously. Certainly better than seeing loco parents get expelled from soccer or baseball fields.
As Pablo notes, lying about your age or taking PEDs is, in fact, out of control though.
