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.
I have to say I'm finding this thread increasingly weird. I can't understand the obsession with others. Who cares? Just do your own thing. What is the impact to you - nothing, zip, nada.
And I can't understand the obsession "within" others...
but it certainly has stired the pot and gotten a lot of crap flying which is always entertaining...
Chris...I'll assume that the "less is more" comment was directed at me. And my point is not about "how little I care"...but rather a belief that taking stock of ones body, resting when needed, and yes quality and technique over brute mileage comes first are my priorites works for me and makes the sport more enjoyable.
Don't get me wrong, I love to race and in fact would choose an event/meet any day that provided competition over one that I could be assured a "win" at...and if you and Mr. Nelson want to believe that I'm driven to break records without trying...oh well, guess you got me figured out!
Gull...you may see it differently...but IMHO Rowdy is not in the realm of vanity that I think a few of us were trying to point out here. He works for Limu and has done an incredible job (as has the company) in promoting swimming to all levels of swimmers.
Fort...I have no jealosy what-so-ever of your ability to do the splits as I see this as a genetic limitiation on my part...I do however hold you in contempt for your putting me to shame in the holding plank department!
I have to say I'm finding this thread increasingly weird. I can't understand the obsession with others. Who cares? Just do your own thing. What is the impact to you - nothing, zip, nada.
And I can't understand the obsession "within" others...
but it certainly has stired the pot and gotten a lot of crap flying which is always entertaining...
Chris...I'll assume that the "less is more" comment was directed at me. And my point is not about "how little I care"...but rather a belief that taking stock of ones body, resting when needed, and yes quality and technique over brute mileage comes first are my priorites works for me and makes the sport more enjoyable.
Don't get me wrong, I love to race and in fact would choose an event/meet any day that provided competition over one that I could be assured a "win" at...and if you and Mr. Nelson want to believe that I'm driven to break records without trying...oh well, guess you got me figured out!
Gull...you may see it differently...but IMHO Rowdy is not in the realm of vanity that I think a few of us were trying to point out here. He works for Limu and has done an incredible job (as has the company) in promoting swimming to all levels of swimmers.
Fort...I have no jealosy what-so-ever of your ability to do the splits as I see this as a genetic limitiation on my part...I do however hold you in contempt for your putting me to shame in the holding plank department!
