Participation rates for competition in Running vs. Swimming
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How do these compare?
It seems to me that the number of competitors in Masters swim meets is so small compared to the number of "fitness" swimmers (including swimmers in Masters groups).
Then again there are a lot of joggers that likely never do so much as a 5k.
From the few 5ks I've ran, it seems you have a lot more people just happy to do their best and complete the race.
Based on conversations I've had with runners and triathletes, that seems to be a pretty accurate observation.
I think that road races are a lot more like open water races
Point, but I still think there are fewer "occasional" athletes (or whatever you want to call them) in OW swim races compared to road races or triathlons. OW swimming can be intimidating to some, even experienced pool swimmers.
From the few 5ks I've ran, it seems you have a lot more people just happy to do their best and complete the race.
Based on conversations I've had with runners and triathletes, that seems to be a pretty accurate observation.
I think that road races are a lot more like open water races
Point, but I still think there are fewer "occasional" athletes (or whatever you want to call them) in OW swim races compared to road races or triathlons. OW swimming can be intimidating to some, even experienced pool swimmers.
