It's been cool for me over the last few years seeing and competing against a number of guys from both my age group and collegiate days. However, when I think back to my college team, in particular, I'm struck by how many guys are NOT back swimming and competing in Masters. I realize this is probably the wrong audience to ask (since we're back in the pool), but, since for me swimming & competing go hand in hand and I love swimming, I'm still puzzled why more people don't come back to the sport and to racing?
Really? I got the different vibe as it was just fantastic to see any former Olympians still in the pool.
I keep trying to tell him that but he won't listen. As wookie said, he's proven himself to himself, why return now with a target (good or bad thing?) on his back when he doesn't have time to train. I guess that's his thinking. Again, I'm working on him. I even suggested he enter under an alias but since many of you met him at Zones, you'll know who he is. Plus... he stands out in a crowd. :D
Really? I got the different vibe as it was just fantastic to see any former Olympians still in the pool.
I keep trying to tell him that but he won't listen. As wookie said, he's proven himself to himself, why return now with a target (good or bad thing?) on his back when he doesn't have time to train. I guess that's his thinking. Again, I'm working on him. I even suggested he enter under an alias but since many of you met him at Zones, you'll know who he is. Plus... he stands out in a crowd. :D
