Thanks to everyone involved in the Ft. Lauderdale Nationals. I had a great time and met some exceptional people. I especially want to thank Doug Malcolm for the competition in the adjacent lane. It looks like (from USMS data) you have not competed for quite a while and had a great meet! I had not competed for over 20 years when I entered the 2001 Nat's at Santa Clara and have done pretty well for the past few years. Doug exemplifies what our sport should be all about; a true competitor who brings out the best in someone like me who may not have accomplished the standards acheived in Ft. Lauderdale without someone like him next to me. I never got a chance to thank you so I am doing so now. Keep up the good work!
I would also like to congradulate John Blank for being the first male competitor over 45 to break one minute in the 100 yard breaststroke; a great accomplishment! I have never broken a minute in that event and am full of envy.
Lee Rider
Originally posted by Paul Smith
Mark, I hear what your saying about "advertising" however I'm not aware that any team ever benefited from that?
I hear what you are saying, Paul, as I have no direct evidence, just a gut feeling.
My local team managed to win the IL state meet last year, interrupting 20+ years of Evanston dominance. That was of enough interest to make an article in the health club newsletter (where we swim), and a few other places.
Anything that can be used as an excuse to write a (positive) article about Masters swimming is a good thing. :) When I'm talking about advertising, I'm thinking of the group that is really not aware that Masters swimming exists. Five years ago, I fell into that category. I heard of it, but didn't really look into the possibilities until I noticed my weight gain from volleyball. (Too many jello shots and beer pitchers in my competitive summer league.)
Originally posted by Paul Smith
Mark, I hear what your saying about "advertising" however I'm not aware that any team ever benefited from that?
I hear what you are saying, Paul, as I have no direct evidence, just a gut feeling.
My local team managed to win the IL state meet last year, interrupting 20+ years of Evanston dominance. That was of enough interest to make an article in the health club newsletter (where we swim), and a few other places.
Anything that can be used as an excuse to write a (positive) article about Masters swimming is a good thing. :) When I'm talking about advertising, I'm thinking of the group that is really not aware that Masters swimming exists. Five years ago, I fell into that category. I heard of it, but didn't really look into the possibilities until I noticed my weight gain from volleyball. (Too many jello shots and beer pitchers in my competitive summer league.)