2012 USMS LCM Nationals in Omaha

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ande — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:34:35 GMT

just wanted to say thank you to USMS and the local organizers Nats was a well run meet and a very cool venue I had a great time and loved seeing y'all 2012 Marriott Summer USMS LCM Nationals in Omaha, Nebraska Thu July 5 - 8, 2012 Real Time Results

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Elaine Krugman — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:48:13 GMT

I think he's in the process of updating it right now' we've just been notified of our first international Butternut apparently. The guy that did the 5K fly is the originator of the whole Butternut concept, and he is a bit of a nut. Is that Doug Church?

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Bobinator — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:56:17 GMT

Thanks! Yeah, I saw on the Butternuts web page that somebody swam a 5,000 yard fly! I'm happy with escaping my 2,000 fly without soreness or injury, so I won't be attempting that any time soon. :afraid: :bolt: (I wonder when they update that page; the last Butternut posted was back in February...) I think he's in the process of updating it right now' we've just been notified of our first international Butternut apparently. The guy that did the 5K fly is the originator of the whole Butternut concept, and he is a bit of a nut.

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Elaine Krugman — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:00:43 GMT

Well you're the 2nd best distance flyer I know!! Thanks! Yeah, I saw on the Butternuts web page that somebody swam a 5,000 yard fly! I'm happy with escaping my 2,000 fly without soreness or injury, so I won't be attempting that any time soon. :afraid: :bolt: (I wonder when they update that page; the last Butternut posted was back in February...)

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Elaine Krugman — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 03:57:18 GMT

Now that's just silly. You're starting to sound like an Elaineiak. :D Thanks, Skip! I actually did a double-take on That Guy's post and thought, 'Hmmmm, maybe I'll try that on a HV day this week!' thanks! And, thank you, That Guy! :bighug:

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Former Member — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:00:36 GMT

Funny story about one of the announcers in Atlanta. Let me first say that I think they really enhance the entire meet experience, especially when they draw attention to some of the great individual stories in the pool. Anyway during the men's 500 he begins commenting excitedly about one of our teammates who is apparently on his way to a PB while trying to hold off the swimmer in the next lane. So we're watching the race from the pool deck and looking at the scoreboard and saying, "Wait, what?" I mean, he's having a good swim, but it's as if we're looking at a different swimmer. As it turns out, the announcer was confused and was watching the wrong end of the pool.

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tjrpatt — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:59:11 GMT

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Former Member — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:59:25 GMT

A 200 bk as a swim down? I don't see the problem...

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Bobinator — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:43:51 GMT

No worries; I plan on doing those same events anyway. Ever since I swam 8 individual events and two relays at an Auburn meet, in February, I proved to myself I can do it and still get a couple of personal best times. I'm signing up for the max. 10 events for the Dixie Zone Championships, including 400 IM, 200 fly, and 200 ***. I doubt I will get any PB's there, but I want to see how I do under those race conditions, anyway. Note to Bobinator: I missed your previous comment about me being a "super-star swimmer". :lmao:Ha! Do a swimmer look-up and you will see just how far down the rankings I really am. :cane: Well you're the 2nd best distance flyer I know!!

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That Guy — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:03:33 GMT

You're starting to sound like an Elaineiak. :D thanks!

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smontanaro — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:59:09 GMT

Hmmm, a 1500 free with 800 free split request, and then an 800 IM on a different day... :rolleyes: Now that's just silly. You're starting to sound like an Elaineiak. :D

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Elaine Krugman — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:03:46 GMT

Elaine, I think Mission Viejo is proposing a unique 5 day meet program for next year, so don't count on the rule book order of events yet. It would be brought up for approval at convention in September. No worries; I plan on doing those same events anyway. Ever since I swam 8 individual events and two relays at an Auburn meet, in February, I proved to myself I can do it and still get a couple of personal best times. I'm signing up for the max. 10 events for the Dixie Zone Championships, including 400 IM, 200 fly, and 200 ***. I doubt I will get any PB's there, but I want to see how I do under those race conditions, anyway. Note to Bobinator: I missed your previous comment about me being a "super-star swimmer". :lmao:Ha! Do a swimmer look-up and you will see just how far down the rankings I really am. :cane:

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Kurt Dickson — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 07:57:37 GMT

A 200 bk as a swim down? I don't see the problem... Good point... BTW...thanks to all organizers/volunteers at USMS. Everything was excellent...except that I kept getting beat (thanks Patrick Brundage and Ross Davis)... :)

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Kurt Dickson — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 06:17:27 GMT

I remember hearing that Mission Viejo would be set up so us 800/1500er could swim both events. ...but not a 800/1500 and 200 backer...last time they put the 800 next to the 200 back on the first day which I would man up for in a local meet but not nationals...

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That Guy — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 05:19:28 GMT

Yes, that's what their flyers said this weekend in Omaha -- swim both events on different days. Let's hope they also add in a longer relay or three instead of the sprint relays only. Hmmm, a 1500 free with 800 free split request, and then an 800 IM on a different day... :rolleyes:

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Patrick W. Brundage — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 05:14:33 GMT

I remember hearing that Mission Viejo would be set up so us 800/1500er could swim both events. Yes, that's what their flyers said this weekend in Omaha -- swim both events on different days. Let's hope they also add in a longer relay or three instead of the sprint relays only.

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jaadams1 — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 11:03:32 GMT

400 Free was my first live event I've had the chance to watch, and lots of fast swims. Final Heat: Event 32 Men 400 LC Meter Freestyle Heat 17 of 17 - Finals ==================================================================== Name Age Club Seed Finals ==================================================================== 1 Cunnick, Charles W 26 IM 4:14.72 4:18.85 r:++0.68 28.84 1:01.42 (32.58) 1:34.80 (33.38) 2:08.02 (33.22) 2:40.95 (32.93) 3:15.11 (34.16) 3:48.55 (33.44) 4:18.85 (30.30) 2 Gaines, Billy 31 LVM 4:21.51 4:21.05 r:++0.80 28.52 1:01.46 (32.94) 1:35.07 (33.61) 2:08.79 (33.72) 2:41.60 (32.81) 3:15.21 (33.61) 3:48.04 (32.83) 4:21.05 (33.01) 3 Wadley, Wadley 33 WH2O 4:23.00 4:26.73 r:++0.89 30.34 1:03.28 (32.94) 1:37.17 (33.89) 2:11.41 (34.24) 2:45.79 (34.38) 3:20.59 (34.80) 3:54.87 (34.28) 4:26.73 (31.86) 4 Brundage, Patrick W 45 ARIZ 4:28.66 4:27.99 r:++0.88 30.43 1:03.06 (32.63) 1:36.28 (33.22) 2:10.28 (34.00) 2:44.59 (34.31) 3:19.83 (35.24) 3:54.50 (34.67) 4:27.99 (33.49) 5 Dickson, Kurt F 45 ARIZ 4:26.53 4:28.21 r:++0.75 30.60 1:04.17 (33.57) 1:38.46 (34.29) 2:12.97 (34.51) 2:47.80 (34.83) 3:22.11 (34.31) 3:56.49 (34.38) 4:28.21 (31.72) Nice swim Patrick! Looks like Mr. Dickson was coming for you on the final 50! And the leader comes home in 30.3!! :bow:

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ande — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 10:07:45 GMT

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Elaine Krugman — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 06:36:40 GMT

Well if you come to Indy next spring I'll buy you a :chug: and perhaps we can find something else to argue about! I don't know if my budget will allow me to go to both Indy and Mission Viejo, but, I am definitely going "home" to California for Nationals and to see my family and friends in Long Beach! So, if you are going to California, I'll take you up on your :chug:! I just reviewed the meet schedule in the rule book and I have already picked out my events: 50, 100, and 200 breaststroke, 400 IM, and, if I make NQT in the 100 breaststroke, I'll add 200 fly to the mix. :banana: If you don't make it to California, I'll see you in Montreal! :canada:

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Elaine Krugman — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 06:30:04 GMT

Note to the lady talking next to the livestreaming camera who asked if her voice was getting picked up by the microphone: Yes, we can hear you; I'm sorry you lost your cap. And, yes, you are "kind of loud". And, no, I don't recognize your laugh, but it is, ummm, distinctive. :bolt:

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Bobinator — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 06:28:39 GMT

Oooookaaaayyy; I concede defeat on this issue! :blush: You all bring up good points, so I'll throw in the towel. :whiteflag: Well if you come to Indy next spring I'll buy you a :chug: and perhaps we can find something else to argue about!

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Elaine Krugman — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 06:25:47 GMT

Good grief. The (very likely) unpaid announcer is there to entertain the crowd, right? As long as he/she isn't saying anything inappropriate/offensive, what's the problem? I'm sure he was just trying to make the race interesting.:bolt: Oooookaaaayyy; I concede defeat on this issue! :blush: You all bring up good points, so I'll throw in the towel. :whiteflag:

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That Guy — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 06:20:45 GMT

THAT GUY: Please find me tomorrow and introduce yourself. I haven't gotten to meet you yet. I've been working at the merchandise table most of the time. ANDE: We will be attending the forums get-together. I will email you. Sorry I missed you, Jayhawk. Your 200 *** looked strong.

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That Guy — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 06:05:31 GMT

Nice job TG!!! I know you really were looking for that PNA time, but still a very solid swim. :applaud: Thanks! I was tired by then and just happy to have a decent race.

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gobears — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 06:03:25 GMT

I would rather swim at the next Nationals! :D Again, it isn't a matter of knowing a lot of information about each swimmer; it's a matter of saying less, not more. For all of the races, I would congratulate the winner on a "great swim" and make sure to praise them for any broken records. But, I would not point out a swimmer beating their 200 seed time by 40 seconds (or any seed time that is slaughtered by that much time), unless I knew the swimmer. To me, it is giving positive reinforcement where it may not have been due... If she really did do that much better than she thought she would do, "Great swim!" pretty much covers it anyway. Good grief. The (very likely) unpaid announcer is there to entertain the crowd, right? As long as he/she isn't saying anything inappropriate/offensive, what's the problem? I'm sure he was just trying to make the race interesting.:bolt: