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.
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.
Oh, come on, Mr. Neg. You knew darn well this would be an incendiary topic!
A few of them have been at the top of USMS for years publicly trolling their talent and knowledge
I only know of one "fulltime" masters swimmers who is trying to earn a living by being a swimmer (as opposed to primarily a coach). Can you really begrudge someone the opportunity to try this? There are others like Rowdy who are doing something similar, but using a slightly different tack. The difference is Rowdy doesn't need to promote his masters swimming career--his fame was earned in the pool 25 years ago. Unlike Rowdy, if your career is dependent on being one of the greatest masters swimmers then it seems to me you really need to promote your accomplishments in the masters venue.
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.
Oh, come on, Mr. Neg. You knew darn well this would be an incendiary topic!
A few of them have been at the top of USMS for years publicly trolling their talent and knowledge
I only know of one "fulltime" masters swimmers who is trying to earn a living by being a swimmer (as opposed to primarily a coach). Can you really begrudge someone the opportunity to try this? There are others like Rowdy who are doing something similar, but using a slightly different tack. The difference is Rowdy doesn't need to promote his masters swimming career--his fame was earned in the pool 25 years ago. Unlike Rowdy, if your career is dependent on being one of the greatest masters swimmers then it seems to me you really need to promote your accomplishments in the masters venue.
