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.
Some are more genetically gifted than others and it may take them less work to excel than others. It would seem to me that those that are so genetically gifted should appreciate their gift and be gracious to those that have to work hard and still can't be on their level. Laughing at and mocking those that desire to be good and work hard at it is not admirable at all and a huge detractor in my eyes. What is impressive is a former elite swimmer who is humble, sees his own faults, and looks past the faults of others.
Some are more genetically gifted than others and it may take them less work to excel than others. It would seem to me that those that are so genetically gifted should appreciate their gift and be gracious to those that have to work hard and still can't be on their level. Laughing at and mocking those that desire to be good and work hard at it is not admirable at all and a huge detractor in my eyes. What is impressive is a former elite swimmer who is humble, sees his own faults, and looks past the faults of others.
