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'm not sure people understand who the thread is directed to or exactly what is amusing. Is it the behavior of current record holders acting ridiculous or is it the training of any masters swimmer that borders on being somewhat obsessive?
I'm confused about what "real competition" is. Isn't all competition just for fun unless one is getting paid for it?
What is considered "over the top" behavior? For example, during a good workout week, I swim 10,000 yards, lift twice, and run 8- 10 miles. I have a workout blog mainly to help myself remember what I did and to share with my friends (who asked me to share) who live in other areas. I figured I was a fairly typical average masters swimmer. Is this "over the top?"
I think Paul Smith did delineate things in speaking to Fort about what is over the top. Still, though, I'm confused at what folks view as "over the top."
I'm not sure people understand who the thread is directed to or exactly what is amusing. Is it the behavior of current record holders acting ridiculous or is it the training of any masters swimmer that borders on being somewhat obsessive?
I'm confused about what "real competition" is. Isn't all competition just for fun unless one is getting paid for it?
What is considered "over the top" behavior? For example, during a good workout week, I swim 10,000 yards, lift twice, and run 8- 10 miles. I have a workout blog mainly to help myself remember what I did and to share with my friends (who asked me to share) who live in other areas. I figured I was a fairly typical average masters swimmer. Is this "over the top?"
I think Paul Smith did delineate things in speaking to Fort about what is over the top. Still, though, I'm confused at what folks view as "over the top."
