Really only have taken a good look at the 100 breastroke (men) times, but, over-all really slow (in my opinion) No world records. Has the suits made that much difference? I don't know. Pool conditions-weather-who knows??
At this point, I am bracing myself for a downshift in times, but I am hoping that the loss of the technical suit will not put me at any more of a disadvantage than others in my age group.
The trick, I think, will be surviving my first brush with the new mediocrity!
It can be downright shocking, buddy. Prepare thyself for the new world, but you're right on, I believe, with the fact we're all in the same boat. Or suit...or whatever...
In a separate thread, Rob Copeland asked what will be necessary to grow USMS membership to 100,000 and beyond. It will be interesting to see if the suit change hurts this effort.
Personally, I can't see the suits, whether being allowed or not, as having much of an effect on overall numbers. They may affect numbers at competitions, more so, than the general membership totals. I'm still pondering Rob's request.
At this point, I am bracing myself for a downshift in times, but I am hoping that the loss of the technical suit will not put me at any more of a disadvantage than others in my age group.
The trick, I think, will be surviving my first brush with the new mediocrity!
It can be downright shocking, buddy. Prepare thyself for the new world, but you're right on, I believe, with the fact we're all in the same boat. Or suit...or whatever...
In a separate thread, Rob Copeland asked what will be necessary to grow USMS membership to 100,000 and beyond. It will be interesting to see if the suit change hurts this effort.
Personally, I can't see the suits, whether being allowed or not, as having much of an effect on overall numbers. They may affect numbers at competitions, more so, than the general membership totals. I'm still pondering Rob's request.
