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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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.
Oh, so you are upset that USMS is becoming more of a competitive organization, kinda like USAT, and less of a social organization.
That is not offensive at all. You should work on growing the social side of the organization, and I will work to grow the competitive side of the organization. In the end, we will have a larger organization with strong social and competitive aspects.
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.
Oh, so you are upset that USMS is becoming more of a competitive organization, kinda like USAT, and less of a social organization.
That is not offensive at all. You should work on growing the social side of the organization, and I will work to grow the competitive side of the organization. In the end, we will have a larger organization with strong social and competitive aspects.
