Masters Swimmers Acting Like Triathletes

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Former Member
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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  • Hahaha. Since switching from running to swimming and starting lifting, I've gained weight and had to buy a new wardrobe. I'm just flat out slimmer as a runner, that's all. But I was really just exaggerating to dispute Mr. Negative's swim for health edict. Perhaps I should have switched to being a triathlete and I would have fit right in! Thanks, Splash, but I don't eat too much and I know that stuff. Speaking of flat, that's what I was when I used to run a lot. How many female distance runners are proud to admit their bra size? Male distance runners are a little on the thin side for my taste. I like the Adonis build you see in male swimmers.
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  • Hahaha. Since switching from running to swimming and starting lifting, I've gained weight and had to buy a new wardrobe. I'm just flat out slimmer as a runner, that's all. But I was really just exaggerating to dispute Mr. Negative's swim for health edict. Perhaps I should have switched to being a triathlete and I would have fit right in! Thanks, Splash, but I don't eat too much and I know that stuff. Speaking of flat, that's what I was when I used to run a lot. How many female distance runners are proud to admit their bra size? Male distance runners are a little on the thin side for my taste. I like the Adonis build you see in male swimmers.
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