Yet...... another comment on "elitism" in masters swimming. This ongoing battle of two imaginary groups....... the selfish former elite swimmers and the non elite counter parts.
Yes..... The Evil Smith and I have taken great pleasure throughout the last decade trying to secretly split USMS into these two groups. Our efforts to perpetuate this divide and fuel our intolerance for "learners" is now being undermined..... :-)
One Big Happy Family: Marcinkowski’s Masters
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"Butcher, Zerkle and others say numbers have soared because Marcinkowski has tried to strip the elitism from masters swimming, often thought to be populated with former competitive stars who have little tolerance for learners."
I've been swimming by myself for many years now. I am always the least prepared in the final heat at masters nationals. And although it has been difficult and unmotivating to keep swimming, I seem to keep showing up.... :-)
John,
Have you thought of triathlon? I've heard of a few elite swimmers who turned to it for a fresh challenge. Running is arguably the most important part of triathlon so it would be something new. It may be just the thing to avoid the grind of just pool swimming.
I've been swimming by myself for many years now. I am always the least prepared in the final heat at masters nationals. And although it has been difficult and unmotivating to keep swimming, I seem to keep showing up.... :-)
John,
Have you thought of triathlon? I've heard of a few elite swimmers who turned to it for a fresh challenge. Running is arguably the most important part of triathlon so it would be something new. It may be just the thing to avoid the grind of just pool swimming.
