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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Let's let him speak for himself, then.
I think my initial questions and observations on opening this thread were clear. Many chose not to answer the question directly about the trend I noticed, and just chose to be offended.
It is my opinion that there are more and more masters swimmers dedicating a disproportionate amount of time in their life to winning at, talking about and training for masters nationals/worlds (or their favorite event) instead of attending the meets in order to see old friends, generally stay in shape, race and laugh at the finish. Do I care if they continue their hard earned goals? Of course not. Go for it. I just took note at the beginning of the thread that it seems like there are more and more of these totally driven/life dedicated personalities. A few of them have been at the top of USMS for years publicly trolling their talent and knowledge. Some started competitive swimming much later in life yet find equal life dedication.
Of course.... to each his own....... the thread was started as more of an observation and a few general questions that few have bothered to answer directly.
Let's let him speak for himself, then.
I think my initial questions and observations on opening this thread were clear. Many chose not to answer the question directly about the trend I noticed, and just chose to be offended.
It is my opinion that there are more and more masters swimmers dedicating a disproportionate amount of time in their life to winning at, talking about and training for masters nationals/worlds (or their favorite event) instead of attending the meets in order to see old friends, generally stay in shape, race and laugh at the finish. Do I care if they continue their hard earned goals? Of course not. Go for it. I just took note at the beginning of the thread that it seems like there are more and more of these totally driven/life dedicated personalities. A few of them have been at the top of USMS for years publicly trolling their talent and knowledge. Some started competitive swimming much later in life yet find equal life dedication.
Of course.... to each his own....... the thread was started as more of an observation and a few general questions that few have bothered to answer directly.
