BTW, the whiney denunciation of tech suits as "unfair" in the "Both Sides of the Lane Line" column was really dull and unconvincing. (Sorry Nancy Brown, but that was my impression.)
We're on opposite sides of the fence on this issue, and knowing Nancy for a long time (over 30 years), I would never call her a whiner. I have also talked with others who were at the Y Nats and had exactly the same comments. I'm also a big fan of Ande, although I have never met him personally. I found his reply that anyone can get a suit as a bit over the top.
In my opinion, they were arguing the wrong point, as the many discussions here have focused on other issues that don't need to be rehashed.
We see things from different perspectives and will probably never change our minds. I would not wear a rubber suit if they were free, as I prefer to measure my progress, or lack of backsliding when you get to my age, without the suits. If the suits continue, I'll just know that I will probably never win Nats or maybe even make the Top 10 again, but I will continue to compete with all and continue to have the enjoyment and health benefits that Masters Swimming has given me since 1972.
For those who say you don't step back from technology, how about the golf world, that is finally getting rid of square grooves after many years?
Just keep swimming, measuring yourself however you wish, and, above all, enjoy the wonderful people who populate this world.
Cheers!
BTW, the whiney denunciation of tech suits as "unfair" in the "Both Sides of the Lane Line" column was really dull and unconvincing. (Sorry Nancy Brown, but that was my impression.)
We're on opposite sides of the fence on this issue, and knowing Nancy for a long time (over 30 years), I would never call her a whiner. I have also talked with others who were at the Y Nats and had exactly the same comments. I'm also a big fan of Ande, although I have never met him personally. I found his reply that anyone can get a suit as a bit over the top.
In my opinion, they were arguing the wrong point, as the many discussions here have focused on other issues that don't need to be rehashed.
We see things from different perspectives and will probably never change our minds. I would not wear a rubber suit if they were free, as I prefer to measure my progress, or lack of backsliding when you get to my age, without the suits. If the suits continue, I'll just know that I will probably never win Nats or maybe even make the Top 10 again, but I will continue to compete with all and continue to have the enjoyment and health benefits that Masters Swimming has given me since 1972.
For those who say you don't step back from technology, how about the golf world, that is finally getting rid of square grooves after many years?
Just keep swimming, measuring yourself however you wish, and, above all, enjoy the wonderful people who populate this world.
Cheers!
