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?
I find the term "elite" to be kind of elusive. I tend to think of those swimmers who were faster and more successful as "elite." At what point do you reach elite status?
We are all elite. Some are more elite than others.
In my mind (little as it may be), I have always considered elite swimmers those who: make Oly Trials (and/or better), and NCAA finalists. Probably too narrow a definition.
Since I have been using the term "elite" a lot lately, to me it means anyone who trained and competed throughout college at a serious program or competed at a higher level.
The older I get, the faster I used to be ! This is what scares a lot of one time swimmers, I think. Some people live in the past and cannot deal with what they are now. It;s a shame, because they do not have the joy that we havr found in swimming again.
In my mind (little as it may be), I have always considered elite swimmers those who: make Oly Trials (and/or better), and NCAA finalists. Probably too narrow a definition.
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Chris,you weren't supposed to let "them" know about the secret handshake.
how would a dog and a frog shake hands :confused:
i don't even have hands :(
(then who's typing?)
