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.
The original question I posed comes from many friends I've met who I have spoken to about participating in Master Swimming for fun. Admittedly some are mentally burnt out from yardage and bad coaching. Many, however, just don't want to have to deal with the things I've mentioned about what appears to be a growing crowd of over-the-top "triathlete" like behavior.
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.
Maybe I'm missing something here but in the last three Nationals, I have seen nothing but friendship and good natured smack talking. Sure, there are intense rivalries and there are for sure those few folks who are wrapped just a little too tight but oh darn, those folks are in EVERY sport not just swimming.
The original question I posed comes from many friends I've met who I have spoken to about participating in Master Swimming for fun. Admittedly some are mentally burnt out from yardage and bad coaching. Many, however, just don't want to have to deal with the things I've mentioned about what appears to be a growing crowd of over-the-top "triathlete" like behavior.
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.
Maybe I'm missing something here but in the last three Nationals, I have seen nothing but friendship and good natured smack talking. Sure, there are intense rivalries and there are for sure those few folks who are wrapped just a little too tight but oh darn, those folks are in EVERY sport not just swimming.
