Masters Swimmers Acting Like Triathletes

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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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  • 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. lol I must admit I like the male swimmer look best as well. But are you speaking of a fat flabby masters swimmer like Mr. Negative or the compulsive adonis who body surfs at Big Sur? I can't brag about my bra size as a swimmer either. But then I'm not really losing any sleep over it. Plus, unlike the B70 kayaks we stuff our corpulent bodies into, those flotation devices are not of much use in the pool!
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  • 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. lol I must admit I like the male swimmer look best as well. But are you speaking of a fat flabby masters swimmer like Mr. Negative or the compulsive adonis who body surfs at Big Sur? I can't brag about my bra size as a swimmer either. But then I'm not really losing any sleep over it. Plus, unlike the B70 kayaks we stuff our corpulent bodies into, those flotation devices are not of much use in the pool!
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