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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Actually yes...I chose to swim the 100 fly and 500 free on the last day instead of the 100 free and have never stopped hearing from the "competition" how much of a *** I was for dodging them...but they ended up owing me $$$ for not taking my time down...which was the bet..not the record.
The same "culture" is now setting odds over a combined time swimming the 50, 100, 200 @ 500/400...loser(s) will pay $$$, winners will dish abuse for the next 12 months....want a piece of the action?
Have we met?
Careful Mr. Smith..... Masters swimming is not to be taken too lightly. These are all dedicated performances and stand as a measurement of the person. Betting on races makes a mockery of what it's all about.
Actually yes...I chose to swim the 100 fly and 500 free on the last day instead of the 100 free and have never stopped hearing from the "competition" how much of a *** I was for dodging them...but they ended up owing me $$$ for not taking my time down...which was the bet..not the record.
The same "culture" is now setting odds over a combined time swimming the 50, 100, 200 @ 500/400...loser(s) will pay $$$, winners will dish abuse for the next 12 months....want a piece of the action?
Have we met?
Careful Mr. Smith..... Masters swimming is not to be taken too lightly. These are all dedicated performances and stand as a measurement of the person. Betting on races makes a mockery of what it's all about.
