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.
Let's see if we can answer those initial questions?
I (note the "I" statement Paul) can't answer this and neither can anyone but you. Can't say why it appears, to you, that many masters swimmers take USMS so seriously.
I think the biggest difference is that a masters swimmer who is focused on setting masters records probably doesn't spend nearly as much time on the bike as the "selfish train all day", "it's all about me" triathlete. And, the masters swimmer who is focused on setting masters records probably is a better swimmer than said triathlete.
This isn't really a question, but I wanted to hear myself type, so I put a response anyway.
Perhaps it is; but for some, the means to that end is the competition. I have a tendency to get bored with things unless I can find some way to compete at them. I am nowhere near any record swim times, but I still enjoy competing. AND...if I want to throw out $450 for a damn swim suit, it's certainly my right to do so. Now, I will admit that I'm the first person to tease somebody who can't break 1:05 in the 100 free (that would be me), but is still wearing the latest suit.
Perhaps not to someone who had a tremendous amount of success way back in their day, but if I were anywhere near setting a masters record, it would mean a great deal, but only to me and perhaps people close to me.
I personally don't care if some formerly elite swimmer is turned off by the bunch of us jawing at each other, or some middle-aged swimmer dedicating themselves to breaking a record, or just someone who takes their swimming perhaps too seriously. If they want to swim with some truly great people and have a good time, they'll get over the fact that in any group of people, there will always be one or two who are over the top and way too serious.
Now, if we could just get Paul to quit voting for the Badnariks of the country and vote for somebody who will affect some real change...:bolt:
Not sure which "Paul" you keep referring to on your posts but TJ....if you think I'm Mr. Negative your (of White Buffalo, or Mr. Postive) you are wrong. I have no problems with people knowing who I am...it makes it much more interesting at meets when I meet people for the first time, dodging stuff being thrown at me is part of my "elite" training.
Let's see if we can answer those initial questions?
I (note the "I" statement Paul) can't answer this and neither can anyone but you. Can't say why it appears, to you, that many masters swimmers take USMS so seriously.
I think the biggest difference is that a masters swimmer who is focused on setting masters records probably doesn't spend nearly as much time on the bike as the "selfish train all day", "it's all about me" triathlete. And, the masters swimmer who is focused on setting masters records probably is a better swimmer than said triathlete.
This isn't really a question, but I wanted to hear myself type, so I put a response anyway.
Perhaps it is; but for some, the means to that end is the competition. I have a tendency to get bored with things unless I can find some way to compete at them. I am nowhere near any record swim times, but I still enjoy competing. AND...if I want to throw out $450 for a damn swim suit, it's certainly my right to do so. Now, I will admit that I'm the first person to tease somebody who can't break 1:05 in the 100 free (that would be me), but is still wearing the latest suit.
Perhaps not to someone who had a tremendous amount of success way back in their day, but if I were anywhere near setting a masters record, it would mean a great deal, but only to me and perhaps people close to me.
I personally don't care if some formerly elite swimmer is turned off by the bunch of us jawing at each other, or some middle-aged swimmer dedicating themselves to breaking a record, or just someone who takes their swimming perhaps too seriously. If they want to swim with some truly great people and have a good time, they'll get over the fact that in any group of people, there will always be one or two who are over the top and way too serious.
Now, if we could just get Paul to quit voting for the Badnariks of the country and vote for somebody who will affect some real change...:bolt:
Not sure which "Paul" you keep referring to on your posts but TJ....if you think I'm Mr. Negative your (of White Buffalo, or Mr. Postive) you are wrong. I have no problems with people knowing who I am...it makes it much more interesting at meets when I meet people for the first time, dodging stuff being thrown at me is part of my "elite" training.
