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."
Unfortunately, my legs were made for dragging. Hip fracture 5 years ago and athritis don't make for good running. Wish I could, but its not in the cards. I don't really have the time for triathlon training either, but I appreciate the suggestion.
John,
Sorry to hear about the hip fracture. I guess the pool is the place to be.
I've often thought of getting back on the bike and then doing some tri's where they only score the swim and bike. Maybe the bike is agreable with your hip? unless that is how you fractured it!
Unfortunately, my legs were made for dragging. Hip fracture 5 years ago and athritis don't make for good running. Wish I could, but its not in the cards. I don't really have the time for triathlon training either, but I appreciate the suggestion.
John,
Sorry to hear about the hip fracture. I guess the pool is the place to be.
I've often thought of getting back on the bike and then doing some tri's where they only score the swim and bike. Maybe the bike is agreable with your hip? unless that is how you fractured it!
