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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Chris,
I'm sorry if I offended you. I think you are a great ambassador for our sport.
I was a bit put off by your diminishing the competitive nature of open water swimming. Having competed in both venues for decades, it has been my experience that equally serious competition takes place in OW. In addition, OW swimming seems to be a bit more tolerent to new competitors.
As I said, your backstroke intrigues me. I wish I could swim that way, I've tried. It's just that I've never seen anyone win a serious OW event swimming on their back.
My wife doesn't think I'm funny either.
You are either trolling, or a complete nitwit... I vote for the latter. Don't dis people who can swim circles around you.
You sound like that little pipsqueak dog in the cartoon, the one that stands a bit behind the big tough dog and goes "Ya me too."
Chris,
I'm sorry if I offended you. I think you are a great ambassador for our sport.
I was a bit put off by your diminishing the competitive nature of open water swimming. Having competed in both venues for decades, it has been my experience that equally serious competition takes place in OW. In addition, OW swimming seems to be a bit more tolerent to new competitors.
As I said, your backstroke intrigues me. I wish I could swim that way, I've tried. It's just that I've never seen anyone win a serious OW event swimming on their back.
My wife doesn't think I'm funny either.
You are either trolling, or a complete nitwit... I vote for the latter. Don't dis people who can swim circles around you.
You sound like that little pipsqueak dog in the cartoon, the one that stands a bit behind the big tough dog and goes "Ya me too."
