2009 LCM Nationals in Indy (IUPUI)

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Donna — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:14:18 GMT

You can use converted times for nationals. I have done it several times usually because there are not many meets in my area for long course.

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tjrpatt — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:45:30 GMT

Question? With qualifying times, are we allowed to use converted SCY or SCM times? I think that I saw somewhere yes, but I want to be 100%. On the online entry, I heard that some of your times come up automatically, does this include times from all pool lengths? just wondering.

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Former Member — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:43:06 GMT

I would personally prefer to see the 800 and 1500 separated, but if I must, I'll swim them back to back...

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tjrpatt — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:06:09 GMT

OMG TJRPATT! Go for it! 400 Free and 200 ***? We have guys on our team who look at last years results to see where they should swim just to score points. 400 Free - 200 *** sounds like one of those strategies! Ha Ha! YOU - I have to watch... don't want anyone stealing points from my NOVAs. Well, if I go, I hope to see you there. I am thinking of these events(400 free, 200 ***) because the earlier I can get done and rest for the crazy 1500, 800 combo the next day, the better I will be. Tom is an animal. You should check out the workouts on his blog. Thanks for the plug!

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Chris Stevenson — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:26:01 GMT

OMG TJRPATT! Go for it! 400 Free and 200 ***? Tom is an animal. You should check out the workouts on his blog.

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Stevepowell — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:38:44 GMT

Re; Hotels, you might want to try Priceline.

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Ahelee Sue Osborn — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:12:25 GMT

Just saw the order of events. The men's 400free and 200 *** are back to back. But, I should be ok. I am loving how the 400 IM and 200 fly are the first events on their respective days. I know one guy that did the 1500 and 800 back to back one year so that could be an option. Plus, I could still get the 800 split from my 1500 if I am too worn to swim fast on the 800. Then again, by Monday, who knows if I will have anything left. It would be a good challenge to do this double torture events. I really hope that everything works out that I can go. It looks like a good time and if not alot of Philly people go, I get the day off on Saturday!!! OMG TJRPATT! Go for it! 400 Free and 200 ***? We have guys on our team who look at last years results to see where they should swim just to score points. 400 Free - 200 *** sounds like one of those strategies! Ha Ha! YOU - I have to watch... don't want anyone stealing points from my NOVAs.

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Mel — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:03:44 GMT

The hotels within walking distance of the pool (University Place and Marriott Courtyard at Capitol) are almost completely booked for the USMS LC Nationals at the IU Natatorium...I have been able to add some additional rooms at the discounted rate....Room Blocks will be released February 2nd and the discounted rate will not be available...My suggestion is to book the rooms prior to February to guarantee the discounted rate....The present rate is $149 and will increase to $189-$209...

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Former Member — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:32:51 GMT

FWIW, I called yesterday to book my hotel room for the meet. Coming from the west coast, a morning flight arrives at about 8:00p, so I thought it would be wise to arrive a day before the meet (i.e. late on the 4th, with the meet beginning on the 6th). Turns out that both meet hotels within walking distance of the pool (a) are nearly full, and (b) only offer the lower group rate beginning the night of the 6th.

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Patrick W. Brundage — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:53:50 GMT

Logistical question regarding 2009 LCM Nationals. Does anybody know if the meet hotels have a shuttle service to the airport? As I recall, the airport is a fair drive from downtown. If the hotels have shuttles, that would make a lot of out of towner's stay easier. Anybody know off the top of your head? I don't know if they have shuttles, but the Indy airport is close to downtown (~20 minutes). Plus, traffic is generally not bad there.

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tjrpatt — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 10:52:41 GMT

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Former Member — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:06:50 GMT

I don't blame you guys for not going. 5 days of swim meet and I turn into a pumpkin!

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Former Member — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:34:44 GMT

Oh, don't go there about event order. Sunday is a sprinters nightmare. Do you mean the 50 FR 100 Fly 50 BK Not too bad

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pwolf66 — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 07:14:26 GMT

Do you mean the 50 FR 100 Fly 50 BK Not too bad Huh? At Nats? No, it's not 'not too bad' When this problem could have been EASILY been solved by moving either of the 50s to right after the 400 Free? There is a 30 min warmup after the 400 so anyone wanting to do the 400 and which ever 50 got moved should have plenty of rest. And it's going to be the rare person who will enter a 50 Free/Back AND the 200 *** so that should not be a problem. PLus the Sunday 400 is the Men's 400 so the women would not even have a possible 400/50 double issue.

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The Fortress — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:55:18 GMT

So a final few observations. . . Anyone complaining about the order of events. . . anyone doing the 400 FR followed by the 200 fly? Not bad for me as I usually need an event to warm up with . . . And is it me or is this a 5 DAY meet?! Maybe if I had OT cuts. . .:) Holy mother of G%$. Have me crank out 9K practices with Eric Shanteau next to me. But a 5 day meet. . . I guess a few select were born Paul Smith. The rest of us. . . noodlers. How could you have missed my rant about Sunday? lol I've even got Wolf Girl on board with my Sunday rant. 3 back to back sprint events the very last day of a meet is ridiculous. 5 days is rather long, especially if you're not swimming relays on Saturday. It's hard enough getting away for a 2 day meet.

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Former Member — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:26:58 GMT

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Former Member — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:18:00 GMT

So is it 800 OR 1500? I see why people are sprinters now.

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pwolf66 — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:51:34 GMT

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Doug Adamavich — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:37:39 GMT

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orca1946 — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 03:36:30 GMT

I went in 98, had OK times BUT then life hit me like a truck!! 2 hip replacments & now I'm slower, but still hold my own at local meets & was High point in my age group at state. I will look at Q times when they are listed!! YES it is a great pool!

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mattson — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:19:20 GMT

Most of my life involves juggling swimming around everything else.At a big meet I can just focus on swimming fast and arrange everything around that,instead of arranging swimming around everything else(and the seeing friends I only see at big meets is nice too.) Hallelujah! :angel:

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Allen Stark — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:46:03 GMT

You are right. I did that in Savannah. It's just a LOT of getting in and out and warming up and waiting. How do you go about having fun during all that? i thought you of all people would think the competition was fun:banana::bliss:. Most of my life involves juggling swimming around everything else.At a big meet I can just focus on swimming fast and arrange everything around that,instead of arranging swimming around everything else(and the seeing friends I only see at big meets is nice too.)

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Former Member — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:55:22 GMT

i thought you of all people would think the competition was fun:banana::bliss:. Most of my life involves juggling swimming around everything else.At a big meet I can just focus on swimming fast and arrange everything around that,instead of arranging swimming around everything else(and the seeing friends I only see at big meets is nice too.) So true! :) However, with many of my masters meets being seeded mixed regardless of age and gender (this always is the case in the distance events - and I must say the men are TOUGH) AND swimming with the kiddies all the time (they are scary fast), I'm getting spoiled with all this competition. I feel like it's "Race for your life Charlie Brown" but on a continual basis. I'm not complaining though. I like it!

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Chris Stevenson — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:43:06 GMT

Nationals can be addicting, you'll like it. Though I do wish they would seed based on time, not age groups. Trash-talking Jeff Commings about a potential 100 back smackdown loses something since we can't swim head-to-head.

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Donna — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:25:52 GMT

I always have fun meeting people, socializing, seeing friends that I only see at Nat's and going out for great food. As for conditioning I just use the warmup pool most of the time and avoid the main pool except for the first day. That is why I love when they have distance on the first day, that makes Wednesday a great day to get used to the pool.