I was planning out my racing season and noticed that LC Nats at Auburn are Wed. 8/3 to Sat. 8/6. This is correct? It's unusual to have Nationals not utilize both Sat. and Sun. to minimize lost work time for swimmers.
I notice that there are separate start times for the women's and the men's distance events. Does this mean that the heats will not be mixed?
"The 800 and 1500 Freestyle events will be deck seeded slowest to fastest by entry time (regardless of age) with men and women swimming separately."
Separate...but equal.
Attached is the estimated timeline. We used historical scratch rates to "guess" the number of swimmers in the 800/1500 and 400 IM. Being off by just one heat in the 1500 can obviously make a big difference so just take this as a guide.
Jeff Roddin
Thanks for posting!
I notice that there are separate start times for the women's and the men's distance events. Does this mean that the heats will not be mixed? I actually hope that they are, as I really don't want to be in the heat I will likely be in for the 800 if the women and men swim separately... :afraid:
Can't wait! Should be fun!
"The 800 and 1500 Freestyle events will be deck seeded slowest to fastest by entry time (regardless of age) with men and women swimming separately."
Separate...but equal.
Ah, thanks. I was reading the page under the "meet information" tab that said that the men and women "may be" seeded together. I missed the update.
Do you think I can train (or taper) hard enough during the next two weeks so that I won't be 30 seconds to almost two minutes slower than the rest of my heat?
It will be a growing experience, that's for sure! :laugh2:
Which end of the pool are we starting from? Specifically, everything BUT the 50's? Is it the "shallow" end by the warmdown pool? Just trying to mentally visualize it.
My understanding is the starting blocks will be towards the diving well. The "shallow" part of the pool - the turn end for events 100 meters and above, is 9 feet deep. I assume there will be pads at each end of the course, so that 50s and all other events will start from the same place. The 'turn' end will be a wall; the start will be from a moveable bulkhead. Because the bulkhead does not extend to the botom, swimmers not familiar with swimming into a bulkhead should pay attention to markings at the bottom of the pool to properly judge their turns.
Conner Bailey
Auburn Masters Swimmers
Thanks for that Conner, makes a big difference. It WILL be difficult to judge and different having a bulkhead in the "deep" end and not extending to the bottom. I don't recall ever swimming in a pool with this set-up....where the diving end (deep) isn't the solid wall. I should be there on Tuesday to be able to get some practice at it!
Does anyone know which vendors will be there? I love to shop... :) I am also bringing my 17 year old son who is interested in looking at the B70 Nero TX jammers, and he was hoping to be able to try a pair on.
Does anyone know which vendors will be there? I love to shop... :) I am also bringing my 17 year old son who is interested in looking at the B70 Nero TX jammers, and he was hoping to be able to try a pair on.
I know my brother will be there with Kastaway, along with Patty and Heidi Kast.
I know my brother will be there with Kastaway, along with Patty and Heidi Kast.
All American Swim will be there with Nike, TYR and Tri Swim products
Kastaway will have Speedo.
B70 will have a set up.
Finis will probably be there too.
I am not sure about others.
Awesome. Thanks!
Got my new speedy fast goggles today for Nationals! I plan to sport these on the relays so I can keep my eyes on the competition (all 4!) Beware!!! :eek:
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Oh yeah, a little pre-meet facial hair is a swimming tradition.....for what its worth! I'm 40 and that's the most I can grow!!! :D
