I was just looking over the schedule for long course nationals in Auburn, AL and I see the 800 and 1500 are on the same day, as were the 1000 & mile in Mesa. Please have one race at the beginning of the meet and one at the end of the meet so distance swimmers can do all their races, thanks!
The 80-84 age group has 45 plus minute qualifying times which is not going to help shorten a meet.
Last nationals I did that had both was Mission Viejo--800 first day and 1500 on Monday. If host is willing to sit around for another day, I would do it.
To do both and contain it to a reasonable time, much faster qualifying times would have to be in place and the threat of a hook if one falls off pace.:)
Somone much wiser than me said she knew it was time to stop swimming a particular event when she heard polite clapping afterwards...good advice.
The 80-84 age group has 45 plus minute qualifying times which is not going to help shorten a meet.
Last nationals I did that had both was Mission Viejo--800 first day and 1500 on Monday. If host is willing to sit around for another day, I would do it.
To do both and contain it to a reasonable time, much faster qualifying times would have to be in place and the threat of a hook if one falls off pace.:)
Somone much wiser than me said she knew it was time to stop swimming a particular event when she heard polite clapping afterwards...good advice.
