:applaud::applaud::applaud:A round of applause goes to Conner Bailey :bow: and Auburn Masters, once again, for running a fantastic two-day swim meet! This was the third Auburn Masters SCY Invitational I have competed in and it always ranks as my favorite meet of the year. The heat sheets include a start time for each event and the meet ALWAYS runs either early or on time. The water temperature is always perfect, the air quality is always perfect, and the entire staff and group of volunteers always do a fabulous job. THANK YOU for an enjoyable weekend!
Now, for a special shout out to my Forumite buddies who had a fabulous meet:
1. pmccoy- Won high points in his age group and put some fabulous times on the clock in his races.
2. ekw- Ditto, in her age group.
3. Swimosaur- Brute squad all the way! Swim gets the award for the most difficult race line-up (and relays!) for the meet. And, some amazing times, as well!
4. Celestial- You slaughtered me in our races; great job!
5. PatrickJM- You always amaze me. Great swims today!
Jethro, it was great to finally meet you! I don't know how you did in your races; I'll catch the results tomorrow.
Finally, a big :smooch: to Swimosaur, PatrickJM, and non-Forumite Jennifer Almand, for swimming two relays with me and beating out our competition for 1st Place! Swimming with you three was the highlight of my meet. :wiggle:Here are two (grainy :badday: ) photos for now; additional photos and videos will be e-mailed to y'all soon (I have a crazy couple of days ahead...).
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Definitely another great event! Thanks Conner and AMS! They always manage to put just the right amount of gofast in the water. Elaine introduced me to Celestial but neglected to point out Jethro, Britt and Patrick. Maybe next year. I'm not nearly as fast as Swimosaur makes me out to be. I'm not even sure I could get third place in his age group. As for swimmer of the meet... that has to go to ekw. She beat me down on the race that mattered... 200 backstroke. I'll be ready next year though.
Definitely another great event! Thanks Conner and AMS! They always manage to put just the right amount of gofast in the water. Elaine introduced me to Celestial but neglected to point out Jethro, Britt and Patrick. Maybe next year. I'm not nearly as fast as Swimosaur makes me out to be. I'm not even sure I could get third place in his age group. As for swimmer of the meet... that has to go to ekw. She beat me down on the race that mattered... 200 backstroke. I'll be ready next year though.
Aw, shucks! We'll make it a gridge next year. :agree:
:applaud::applaud::applaud:A round of applause goes to Conner Bailey :bow: and Auburn Masters, once again, for running a fantastic two-day swim meet!
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What a GREAT meet. First time I've swam there & I have to say it was wonderful. From being on-time, to all the helpful volunteers, to the wonderful Auburn Masters group....such a great time. New Best Friend Massage Therapist Kenzie was a miracle-worker with my neck & probably saved my Sunday. What a great experience, I'll definitely be back next year!
The bonus: I'll have accurate seed times so everyone will quit calling me a sandbagger! :afraid:
Did anybody try out the Endless Pool? :banana: It was awesome to be able to watch my stroke while swimming, rather than just on a video. They had a mirror on the bottom of the pool, one tilted so you could watch your stroke from a more head-on position, and one mounted up above for backstroke. The immediate feedback on my hand placement was very helpful; I was reaching a little too far on backstroke with my right arm, so I corrected to the 1-2:00 position.
I sure wish I could afford to have one of these at home! :agree:
Tried it out after the warm-ups on Sunday for a bit. Was good fun & the warm water felt great. I'm not sure i could get past the self-criticism that comes with seeing myself though! And I would miss my swimming friends & the variation of sets & strokes.
I agree!! This was my first time at Auburn, and I LOVED it!!! I also set a PB there, so I left VERY happy! It was great seeing Elaine, Dianne and Judd!!
Next up is the St. Pat's meet in Atlanta!!! WHEEEEE!
Hope to see some of you at our home meet on March 16th in Murfreesboro, TN
I agree!! This was my first time at Auburn, and I LOVED it!!! I also set a PB there, so I left VERY happy! It was great seeing Elaine, Dianne and Judd!!
Next up is the St. Pat's meet in Atlanta!!! WHEEEEE!
Hope to see some of you at our home meet on March 16th in Murfreesboro, TN
Congratulations on you PB, Moody! It was great seeing you, too! And, I'll see you at St. Pat's. as well. :D
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The bonus: I'll have accurate seed times so everyone will quit calling me a sandbagger! :afraid:
You were in my heat of the 500. I could see you for a while, but I started breathing in the other direction and lost you. When I started breathing towards the rest of the pool again I couldn't see you and knew you were either ahead or behind me by a fair amount. When I went into the turn for the last 50 I thought, "I guess I'll find out now." No bell for me!
In my opinion, you were a rabbit, not a sandbagger. :agree:
