OK, I don't have a life...I am already stoked about swimming in the IUPUI pool next August. I think I am one of the few (former) midwesterners who has not swum in that facility. Have always wanted to go to Nationals there but something always came up.
Not in 2009!!!
A bunch of us from Arizona are already planning on going. Yes, even Jeff (Short Course) Commings is going to be a part of this meet! It should be a fun and fast event. Digging the all relay day on Saturday, good job Mel and Kris!
Anybody else stoked?
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!!!
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.
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.
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...
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.
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!
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.
