I was planning on heading to Omaha for summer nationals and just noticed that the 400 free, 100 back, 200 free, and 200 IM are all on the same
day - Sunday. I think most folks that swim free also swim back and IM? This is a pretty heavy load for one day. Is this just me and couldn't these events be spread across other days where it would be more evenly spread?
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Another option is swimming one or more of your races in a longer event and getting a split request. I've never done it at nationals but I often do it at our state meet where there isn't much time between back-to-back events.
Rich good advice here - thanks. If a split time is requested will those times officially count as times for consideration for Top 10? It looks like I can do 100 back as lead off on a relay and do either 400 or 200 free as part of the 1,500 or 800 free - good options. Do you just request this at the meet or does it have to be done prior to the meet - anything else that needs to be done?
Another option is swimming one or more of your races in a longer event and getting a split request. I've never done it at nationals but I often do it at our state meet where there isn't much time between back-to-back events.
Rich good advice here - thanks. If a split time is requested will those times officially count as times for consideration for Top 10? It looks like I can do 100 back as lead off on a relay and do either 400 or 200 free as part of the 1,500 or 800 free - good options. Do you just request this at the meet or does it have to be done prior to the meet - anything else that needs to be done?
