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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More condescension and elitism. I guess changing your user name doesn't make that much difference.
Ouch. Point well taken. My apologies.
There are many much younger competitors in their 40's who are competing on the same level as national masters champions.
I do have a friend who is 81 and he recently beat the national records holder in the 100 and 200 breaststroke distances (by seconds).
He's worked diligently for years to achieve time standards equal to that of his nemesis.
My point was not meant to be interpreted in the manner which you did.
More condescension and elitism. I guess changing your user name doesn't make that much difference.
Ouch. Point well taken. My apologies.
There are many much younger competitors in their 40's who are competing on the same level as national masters champions.
I do have a friend who is 81 and he recently beat the national records holder in the 100 and 200 breaststroke distances (by seconds).
He's worked diligently for years to achieve time standards equal to that of his nemesis.
My point was not meant to be interpreted in the manner which you did.
