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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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.
I agree. Big Sur is phenomenal.
I don't swim Masters simply because of health--it is more complicated than that. And I can't say it is always fun, either. Call it an obsession. Or a sense of unfinished business. A way to fight the aging process. Or a sign of vanity. But at the end of the day, I really enjoy the journey: training with my teammates, setting goals, talking with other Masters swimmers. And I'd like to think that I am a better, more complete person because of it.
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.
I agree. Big Sur is phenomenal.
I don't swim Masters simply because of health--it is more complicated than that. And I can't say it is always fun, either. Call it an obsession. Or a sense of unfinished business. A way to fight the aging process. Or a sign of vanity. But at the end of the day, I really enjoy the journey: training with my teammates, setting goals, talking with other Masters swimmers. And I'd like to think that I am a better, more complete person because of it.
