2012 Summer Nationals Schedule

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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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    It has been proven that it takes longer to get your lactic acid back to normal after a sprint than after a distance event, so of course sprinters need more rest. (insert generic sprinters vs distance swimmer comment here.:bolt:) We used to say in college "Never send a sprinter in to do a man's job" - still holds true today! :bliss:
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  • Former Member
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    It has been proven that it takes longer to get your lactic acid back to normal after a sprint than after a distance event, so of course sprinters need more rest. (insert generic sprinters vs distance swimmer comment here.:bolt:) We used to say in college "Never send a sprinter in to do a man's job" - still holds true today! :bliss:
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