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?
Information has been posted regarding the 2009 LCM Nationals in Indianapolis. A flyer with host hotels and event order is provided on www.indyswimfit.com to help you plan your trip. Group rates will expire on February 1st, 2009 so please plan your trip soon.
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Just to clarify... is this flyer good for all swimmers or just swimmers on Indy Swim Fit? :confused: I only ask as this information is not tagged with the 2009 National information on the USMS page. I would hate to book a room under a code that is for Indy Swim Fit swimmers. Thanks!
Jim.... maybe you could confirm???
Information has been posted regarding the 2009 LCM Nationals in Indianapolis. A flyer with host hotels and event order is provided on www.indyswimfit.com to help you plan your trip. Group rates will expire on February 1st, 2009 so please plan your trip soon.
Entry will be posted as it becomes available.
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?
You sit with friends, cheer for your friends and meet forumites!
Four days is long though, I agree. Especially if you're not swimming on relay day. I lose conditioning just thinking of a four day meet.
I MAY reconsider going to this meet, especially since I may now have a conflict with the TYR SCM meet in Indy in October, which I'd rather go to. Will be forced to pass on the 100 fly if I go due to BS order of events. We'll see.
CP,
It's all about focus and scheduling. Get to the pool in time to warmup, swim your events, then get out. Repeat as necessary.
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 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.
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.
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!
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.)
