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 who looks on with amusement; are there many former elites who won't swim masters because those who do swim take it too seriously?
I've been thinking about this "amusement" aspect. All swim meets are amusing in some way. 6 & unders crying before their races, college guys changing into their clothes on the pool deck no matter who's watching, Lezak drafting Bernard, Masters swimmers blowing out B70's... I'm glad that swim meets are amusing, and don't want them to change a bit.
I'm not sure who looks on with amusement; are there many former elites who won't swim masters because those who do swim take it too seriously?
I've been thinking about this "amusement" aspect. All swim meets are amusing in some way. 6 & unders crying before their races, college guys changing into their clothes on the pool deck no matter who's watching, Lezak drafting Bernard, Masters swimmers blowing out B70's... I'm glad that swim meets are amusing, and don't want them to change a bit.
