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.
The point of John's thread is clear. Those of us who are not now and never were elite swimmers should not take Masters swimming "too seriously" (as defined arbitrarily by him and other elite swimmers). We are free to pursue the sport for purposes of fun and health, of course, but should not blog about our experiences nor (heaven forbid) post "body shots" (unless, I assume, we are flabby old swimmers, in which case we cannot be accused of lacking in humility).
To the OP:
What, exactly, qualifies as "elite?" National-level? OT Qualifier? Olympian? Depending on the definition I may or may not qualify as having once been "elite." If I do qualify, then am I confused. Am I obligated now to take masters swimming seriously because I once was elite? Do I have to blog? Or wear a tech suit?
Or, maybe I'm now obligated to goof off in practice and make fun of anyone who takes their swimming seriously in any fashion? How often do I need to make fun of those who do blog or wear tech suits? Please explain. I need to know the rules here so as not to offend...
The point of John's thread is clear. Those of us who are not now and never were elite swimmers should not take Masters swimming "too seriously" (as defined arbitrarily by him and other elite swimmers). We are free to pursue the sport for purposes of fun and health, of course, but should not blog about our experiences nor (heaven forbid) post "body shots" (unless, I assume, we are flabby old swimmers, in which case we cannot be accused of lacking in humility).
To the OP:
What, exactly, qualifies as "elite?" National-level? OT Qualifier? Olympian? Depending on the definition I may or may not qualify as having once been "elite." If I do qualify, then am I confused. Am I obligated now to take masters swimming seriously because I once was elite? Do I have to blog? Or wear a tech suit?
Or, maybe I'm now obligated to goof off in practice and make fun of anyone who takes their swimming seriously in any fashion? How often do I need to make fun of those who do blog or wear tech suits? Please explain. I need to know the rules here so as not to offend...
