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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  • And they don't have blogs either. Of course, as elite swimmers, they are held to a different standard. I'm guessing you found out that they were "elite" ex-All Amercians/Olympians because they had patches on their jackets/sweats and stickers on their cars since they don't have blogs? I'm 50, have gut, and I'm hoping FINA does the right thing next January and bans both the Jaked and LZR.
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  • And they don't have blogs either. Of course, as elite swimmers, they are held to a different standard. I'm guessing you found out that they were "elite" ex-All Amercians/Olympians because they had patches on their jackets/sweats and stickers on their cars since they don't have blogs? I'm 50, have gut, and I'm hoping FINA does the right thing next January and bans both the Jaked and LZR.
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