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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  • Ouch. Point well taken. My apologies. I know it's hard to change your stripes when something is so second nature ... Clydesdale, I never claimed to be pure, perfectly OK with being flawed. You just have your knickers in a twist b/c your old alpha male self cannot persuade, cajol or bully me into agreeing with your conservative politics!
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  • Ouch. Point well taken. My apologies. I know it's hard to change your stripes when something is so second nature ... Clydesdale, I never claimed to be pure, perfectly OK with being flawed. You just have your knickers in a twist b/c your old alpha male self cannot persuade, cajol or bully me into agreeing with your conservative politics!
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