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.
And I can't understand the obsession "within" others...
You don't have to or need to.
It gets really tiring being told on this forum what real swimming is supposed to be - the suits, the training routines, what time I should get up, how many days a week I need to train, the level of devotion I must show my family, etc. But, I guess gossip is more fun.
I am fortunate to swim with a handful of Top 10ers and have met many more, all dedicated, none judgmental, and very very helpful.
And I can't understand the obsession "within" others...
You don't have to or need to.
It gets really tiring being told on this forum what real swimming is supposed to be - the suits, the training routines, what time I should get up, how many days a week I need to train, the level of devotion I must show my family, etc. But, I guess gossip is more fun.
I am fortunate to swim with a handful of Top 10ers and have met many more, all dedicated, none judgmental, and very very helpful.
