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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I think it's funny (not necessarily bad) that you enjoy toying with people in an attempt to get them worked up and reacting on-line. It probably gives you a superior, almost Godlike feeling I suppose. :angel: R.I.P.
I have to say that in getting to know Paul (ironically virtually only), he's been a key players in getting me to view my swimming and training differently. I still have a long ways to go AND I'm as stubborn as a mule, but gosh darn it the man knows what he's talking about when it comes to swimming. Oh, and I have to thank Jimby as well for calling me a hack. Pissed me off so much I actually fixed my kick. :D So I guess getting me *worked up* on occasion is not necessarily a bad thing - at least it gets me to swim faster times!
I think it's funny (not necessarily bad) that you enjoy toying with people in an attempt to get them worked up and reacting on-line. It probably gives you a superior, almost Godlike feeling I suppose. :angel: R.I.P.
I have to say that in getting to know Paul (ironically virtually only), he's been a key players in getting me to view my swimming and training differently. I still have a long ways to go AND I'm as stubborn as a mule, but gosh darn it the man knows what he's talking about when it comes to swimming. Oh, and I have to thank Jimby as well for calling me a hack. Pissed me off so much I actually fixed my kick. :D So I guess getting me *worked up* on occasion is not necessarily a bad thing - at least it gets me to swim faster times!
