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
Parents
Former Member
Hi Lee -
I was looking forward to seeing you again in Atlanta. I'm glad your back is better and that your swimming is coming along. Puerto Rico is around the corner and I hope you can make that meet.
Best wishes,
Philipp
Thanks Phil: Was looking forward to seeing you there too but cannot make it. I do have a good friend and former teammate, Rafi Gonzales, who lives down there. I have visited him 3 or 4 times and he always puts me up (on the beach in Isla Verde!) so I may go, but I suck at LCM. Bill is going. I am swimming for Santa Rosa Masters now and see you are swimming for a Florida team? We need to get the WR relay back together when it is attainable.
Lee
Hi Lee -
I was looking forward to seeing you again in Atlanta. I'm glad your back is better and that your swimming is coming along. Puerto Rico is around the corner and I hope you can make that meet.
Best wishes,
Philipp
Thanks Phil: Was looking forward to seeing you there too but cannot make it. I do have a good friend and former teammate, Rafi Gonzales, who lives down there. I have visited him 3 or 4 times and he always puts me up (on the beach in Isla Verde!) so I may go, but I suck at LCM. Bill is going. I am swimming for Santa Rosa Masters now and see you are swimming for a Florida team? We need to get the WR relay back together when it is attainable.
Lee
