Looks like it is to gain 20 minutes of rest before doing the 400 IM.
What do you folks think? Fair play or not?
I say anyone attempting the 1650 and 400 IM back to back deserves some slack.
But don't expect a sprinter to either think like this or attempt this. It's not in our DNA, it is definitely not "part of challenge," and we don't have the requisite physiology. Sprinters are all about getting adequate rest between events. You can malign us for this tongue in cheek, but that is just the way it is. You carry on with your approach, and we'll carry on with ours.
Calling you out on this. I know two USMS sprinters, one being the fastest female in the nation, who never backs down from loading up. The other is an almost-equally talented swimmer that I coach. I've seen them both do 3-4 individual events in a 4 hour period, including free and medley relays AND get high point award. So, it isn't just the way it is for every sprinter.
But don't expect a sprinter to either think like this or attempt this. It's not in our DNA, it is definitely not "part of challenge," and we don't have the requisite physiology. Sprinters are all about getting adequate rest between events. You can malign us for this tongue in cheek, but that is just the way it is. You carry on with your approach, and we'll carry on with ours.
Calling you out on this. I know two USMS sprinters, one being the fastest female in the nation, who never backs down from loading up. The other is an almost-equally talented swimmer that I coach. I've seen them both do 3-4 individual events in a 4 hour period, including free and medley relays AND get high point award. So, it isn't just the way it is for every sprinter.
