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
Wow: Actually, I feel worse for you guys getting beaten by a fat guy! I can say that with authority; swimming right at a minute for the 100 breaststroke in my late '40's and getting beaten exactly three times in 7 events at 3 SCY Nationals (2 times after spinal surgery in '05), 5 national and 2 world records, as well as beating Roque Santos in the 100 *** at Pac Masters SCY 12 years his senior (though I was tapered and he wasn't). So, after 2 spinal surgeries, a little weight gain to augment an already prodigious body, I guess I'll just have to swim a meet this year at the age of 54 (which I was planning on doing any way).
Can I get you to autograph my swim cap?
Wow: Actually, I feel worse for you guys getting beaten by a fat guy! I can say that with authority; swimming right at a minute for the 100 breaststroke in my late '40's and getting beaten exactly three times in 7 events at 3 SCY Nationals (2 times after spinal surgery in '05), 5 national and 2 world records, as well as beating Roque Santos in the 100 *** at Pac Masters SCY 12 years his senior (though I was tapered and he wasn't). So, after 2 spinal surgeries, a little weight gain to augment an already prodigious body, I guess I'll just have to swim a meet this year at the age of 54 (which I was planning on doing any way).
Can I get you to autograph my swim cap?
