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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We were talking to another swimmer who wasn't having her best meet. She's a talented swimmer, has some records, scores high at nationals, etc. She was very down on herself, and actually told us that her swimming success means more to her than her CHILDREN! Something is seriously wrong with that attitude. She said it honestly, and you could tell she absolutely meant it. She has THREE kids, by the way!!! To me, this is where a love for swimming crosses the line. Big time.
Hmmmmm. . . couple of observations. And I'm not even disagreeing with Laura or our thread poster in any way.
1. I may be the only one who did not grow up with Wally and the Beave, but based on the stunts that my brother and I pulled as kids, if my mother's worst reaction was denouncing us children in public and claiming that she loved her hobby over her kids, that would be considered a very good day for us!!!
2. I'm starting to think I will not live to see the day when we women stop being so critical of eachother (in every area but particularly when it comes to family, career and children.)
We were talking to another swimmer who wasn't having her best meet. She's a talented swimmer, has some records, scores high at nationals, etc. She was very down on herself, and actually told us that her swimming success means more to her than her CHILDREN! Something is seriously wrong with that attitude. She said it honestly, and you could tell she absolutely meant it. She has THREE kids, by the way!!! To me, this is where a love for swimming crosses the line. Big time.
Hmmmmm. . . couple of observations. And I'm not even disagreeing with Laura or our thread poster in any way.
1. I may be the only one who did not grow up with Wally and the Beave, but based on the stunts that my brother and I pulled as kids, if my mother's worst reaction was denouncing us children in public and claiming that she loved her hobby over her kids, that would be considered a very good day for us!!!
2. I'm starting to think I will not live to see the day when we women stop being so critical of eachother (in every area but particularly when it comes to family, career and children.)
