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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I'll let Mr. Negative answer for himself...I can only speak from my perspective and guess as to what he is talking about. In my opinion he's calling out a handful of swimmers who take themselves so seriously that it's really not all that fun to be around.
Let's let him speak for himself, then.
Now back to my question: Does it seem like there are more and more people getting wound up in USMS like the obsessed training triathletes nuts these days?
Of course there many ex national finalists that are turned off by the intensity and success of lessor talents.
Many roll their eyes at the thought of taking USMS for anything more serious than health and fun.
Most would enjoy working out and racing for fun, but most don't feel it's "real" competition compared to their previous experience. Sometimes they are amused by what they see.
But in the end.... really..... should master's swimmers care about the difference between a LZR and a Jaked? They both do an effective job of holding in your flabby gut, and that is what old people really need.
The rubber suits are great for USMS.... they make an otherwise unappealing spectator sport more pallatable.
I'll let Mr. Negative answer for himself...I can only speak from my perspective and guess as to what he is talking about. In my opinion he's calling out a handful of swimmers who take themselves so seriously that it's really not all that fun to be around.
Let's let him speak for himself, then.
Now back to my question: Does it seem like there are more and more people getting wound up in USMS like the obsessed training triathletes nuts these days?
Of course there many ex national finalists that are turned off by the intensity and success of lessor talents.
Many roll their eyes at the thought of taking USMS for anything more serious than health and fun.
Most would enjoy working out and racing for fun, but most don't feel it's "real" competition compared to their previous experience. Sometimes they are amused by what they see.
But in the end.... really..... should master's swimmers care about the difference between a LZR and a Jaked? They both do an effective job of holding in your flabby gut, and that is what old people really need.
The rubber suits are great for USMS.... they make an otherwise unappealing spectator sport more pallatable.
