Any thoughts? From my perspective, former swimmer, back for about a month, I'd REALLY like to swim a few meets. How did you choose? When were you ready? How did you choose events? How did it go?
Also, maybe some commentary on those who have no competitive swimming background. How did you prepare?
So, I have one question for you: Why only one meet each year?
Hey Elaine! Lots more backstory where that came from but I'll save it for a later day... maybe in Feb at the Auburn meet.
As for more meets, we probably would if there were more local ones. I think Murfreesboro is the closest yearly meet to us (about an hour away) and I've though about going to that one. I've got kids from age 1 to 14 so heading out for an entire weekend is going to be tough. I also coach U16 and U8 soccer which consumes half my weekends each year. We did go to Nationals when it was in Auburn last year and had a great time. Last week a visitor from Florida mentioned something about Pan Am Championships being in Sarasota next year. Roger perked up at that so... maybe.
What type of bike was this?It was a 1991 Specialized Epic Allez. I put a lot of miles on that bike. Specialized was surprised that the problem existed and asked for the bike back. In return, they gave me a really good deal on a brand new aluminum frame which was actually lighter than the carbon fiber. I wish I could ride more. It used to be my lunchtime ritual but I don't work near the mountain I used to climb anymore. Weekends just aren't practical for riding much due to reasons cited in my reply to Elaine.
So, I have one question for you: Why only one meet each year?
Hey Elaine! Lots more backstory where that came from but I'll save it for a later day... maybe in Feb at the Auburn meet.
As for more meets, we probably would if there were more local ones. I think Murfreesboro is the closest yearly meet to us (about an hour away) and I've though about going to that one. I've got kids from age 1 to 14 so heading out for an entire weekend is going to be tough. I also coach U16 and U8 soccer which consumes half my weekends each year. We did go to Nationals when it was in Auburn last year and had a great time. Last week a visitor from Florida mentioned something about Pan Am Championships being in Sarasota next year. Roger perked up at that so... maybe.
What type of bike was this?It was a 1991 Specialized Epic Allez. I put a lot of miles on that bike. Specialized was surprised that the problem existed and asked for the bike back. In return, they gave me a really good deal on a brand new aluminum frame which was actually lighter than the carbon fiber. I wish I could ride more. It used to be my lunchtime ritual but I don't work near the mountain I used to climb anymore. Weekends just aren't practical for riding much due to reasons cited in my reply to Elaine.
