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.
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.
There is always the exception. I'm guessing the fastest sprinter in the nation is not a geezer.
I've done 3-4 events on many occasions in a 4 hour period as well, including two days in a row at our recent Zones meet. That doesn't mean that I like "loading up" and wouldn't always prefer more rest. I also don't appreciate some distance swimmer telling me what my "challenge" is. I would prefer mutual respect. Just sayin".
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.
There is always the exception. I'm guessing the fastest sprinter in the nation is not a geezer.
I've done 3-4 events on many occasions in a 4 hour period as well, including two days in a row at our recent Zones meet. That doesn't mean that I like "loading up" and wouldn't always prefer more rest. I also don't appreciate some distance swimmer telling me what my "challenge" is. I would prefer mutual respect. Just sayin".
