From Competition / Postals (on top USMS page):
"USMS holds five long distance postal championships each year: the One Hour, 5K, 10K, 3000 yd. and 6000 yd. events. Swimmers who complete all five championships in the same year will be sent a participation patch to honor their achievement."
The patch is pretty neat.
I thought I would bring this to general attention because only one week remains to complete the first postal swim.
Any stories, thoughts from ppl who completed the Postal Challenge in previous years?
Does anyone know how USMS keeps track of the postal swims? Do you have to request a patch? Or do they show up anywhere in the MY USMS section of the website?
And is it crazy to swim 10K just to get some patch?
Yes, and I hope to do it to make up for how I never got to be a patch-collecting Girl Scout because none of the mothers in my class would volunteer. We also didn't have a swim team in my school or town, so you see how I'm spending my 30's making up for lost time here...
Does anyone know how USMS keeps track of the postal swims? Do you have to request a patch? Or do they show up anywhere in the MY USMS section of the website?
And is it crazy to swim 10K just to get some patch?
Yes, and I hope to do it to make up for how I never got to be a patch-collecting Girl Scout because none of the mothers in my class would volunteer. We also didn't have a swim team in my school or town, so you see how I'm spending my 30's making up for lost time here...
