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.
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.
Setting a BHAG at any age and then training for it can be incredibly healthy and fun ... competition is FUN, winning is FUN, beating a goal time is FUN and all of this contributes to great health. I see nothing wrong with people wanting to achieve their own personal vision/version of what Dara's done. Sounds like fun to me.
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.
Setting a BHAG at any age and then training for it can be incredibly healthy and fun ... competition is FUN, winning is FUN, beating a goal time is FUN and all of this contributes to great health. I see nothing wrong with people wanting to achieve their own personal vision/version of what Dara's done. Sounds like fun to me.
