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 thing I really like about Master's Swimming is that it can be whatever you want it to be.
You can be a record/top 10 chaser, a glorified lap swimmer, a geek, or a person with unreal expectations about yourself(or your importance in the world of swimming)...But Who Gives A SHI_!
If someones attitude or ego irritates me in any way I just leave 'em alone. It's not my problem (unless I make it my problem).
If I were a former great swimmer I would enjoy helping rookie master swimmers develop the skills necessary to compete in the sport; I would take joy in their new-found excitement of a great fitness/lifestyle activity. If they get a little geeky about it, so what.
If you have problems in this area you might want to explore why you are so insecure about yourself. I am sure you may be the know all, do all, be all of swimming but how's the rest of your EQ adding up? :angel:
The thing I really like about Master's Swimming is that it can be whatever you want it to be.
You can be a record/top 10 chaser, a glorified lap swimmer, a geek, or a person with unreal expectations about yourself(or your importance in the world of swimming)...But Who Gives A SHI_!
If someones attitude or ego irritates me in any way I just leave 'em alone. It's not my problem (unless I make it my problem).
If I were a former great swimmer I would enjoy helping rookie master swimmers develop the skills necessary to compete in the sport; I would take joy in their new-found excitement of a great fitness/lifestyle activity. If they get a little geeky about it, so what.
If you have problems in this area you might want to explore why you are so insecure about yourself. I am sure you may be the know all, do all, be all of swimming but how's the rest of your EQ adding up? :angel:
