LCM is the Olympic distance and my favorite venue,but even though it is "long course" it gets short shrift. With SCY Nationals completed,my thoughts turn to LCM,but here in Oregon,and I suppose many other LMSCs, most swimmers either think about open water or about vacations. Many areas don't have easy access to 50M pools,but I find I can train SCY to swim LCM with a few modifications.It can be hard to find meets though.In Oregon,I have been told by coaches, that it is hard to schedule LCM meets since almost every weekend has an open water swim scheduled.Open water is fine for the people who like it,but come on,LCM is the Olympic distance. LCM Nationals tends to attract about half the entries that SCY Nationals does,for a variety of reasons,but I would hope that more of you would accept the challenge.Try it,you'll like it.
There is a small potential a LCM aquatic center will be constructed within 3 miles of my house!
I currently have two 50m pools for training just 15 min and about 30 min out, but one is blockless, and both are not competition capable. The nearest LCM meet available for me is 3.5 hours away.
I don't necessarily enjoy the LCM pain and suffering, but my times rank higher on the motivational chart so I try to target them.
There is a small potential a LCM aquatic center will be constructed within 3 miles of my house!
I currently have two 50m pools for training just 15 min and about 30 min out, but one is blockless, and both are not competition capable. The nearest LCM meet available for me is 3.5 hours away.
I don't necessarily enjoy the LCM pain and suffering, but my times rank higher on the motivational chart so I try to target them.
