Well, I'm coming back to swim at Master's meets after a 5 year hiatus (surgeries, etc) and find that I cannot wear my "Farmer John" suit bought in 2000 and worn in 4 previous national meets (except this spring). Not a "tech" suit by any means but a hell of a beer-gut bra! Not sure I would get on the blocks without it so the hiatus may continue. Is it worth alienating us "plus-sized" guys over this silly rule? I suppose it will give me yet another reason to dump some weight. Looks like those other 50+ breaststrokers won't get beat by this fat guy any time soon.
Anyone else out there feel the same? I know most of you out there don't have this problem but to have a rule that reduces participation seems counterproductive.
Lee Rider
Fort Bragg, CA
Um, I'm confused. This seems to be a circular argument. If they don't know what is allowed, then why is what being allowed even relevant?
There's nothing circular about my argument unless you completely misread it. But hey, if you'd rather engage in pointless quibbles than think about what might make the sport more attractive to more people, go for it.
Um, I'm confused. This seems to be a circular argument. If they don't know what is allowed, then why is what being allowed even relevant?
There's nothing circular about my argument unless you completely misread it. But hey, if you'd rather engage in pointless quibbles than think about what might make the sport more attractive to more people, go for it.
