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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Well, I can say than I am in better shape now than I was in my 40s, thanks to Masters swimming. Fast is a relative thing. I assume this is the point in the thread where you tell me how much faster your times are (or were) in comparison to mine, thus disqualifying me from any further discussion. And thank you, I was pleased with that photo. Body surfing at Big Sur--it just doesn't get any better than that.
Your response is EXACTLY the right response ! It's a great response !
You do it because of health,..... you're not trying to be a "Dara Torres" and you're having fun. That is what I thought Masters swimming was about.
Big Sur is phenomenal.
Well, I can say than I am in better shape now than I was in my 40s, thanks to Masters swimming. Fast is a relative thing. I assume this is the point in the thread where you tell me how much faster your times are (or were) in comparison to mine, thus disqualifying me from any further discussion. And thank you, I was pleased with that photo. Body surfing at Big Sur--it just doesn't get any better than that.
Your response is EXACTLY the right response ! It's a great response !
You do it because of health,..... you're not trying to be a "Dara Torres" and you're having fun. That is what I thought Masters swimming was about.
Big Sur is phenomenal.
