Hello,
I have heard people say that some pools are 'fast,' but never really thought too much about it before a recent meet I swam in.
Our AZ State Long Course (50m) meets had usually been held at the Phoenix Swim Club, and I competed in several meets there. This year, it was held at the ASU Mona Plummer facility.
I know that it is possible for improvement over a year, especially with the coaching staff I'm exposed to, but is it really possible to shed 2 seconds in a 50m ***? Or over 8 seconds in the 200m *** over a year? About 9 seconds in the 800m free...
No, I have not (yet) purchased a full-body suit, but have considered that for some time. I have heard that they can make a difference too.
I guess I'm just trying to see if I can take the credit as self improvements, or if the ASU pool is significantly 'faster' than the Phoenix Swim Club.
Any comments would be most appreciated. Thanks.
Tim Murphy
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Pools don't make much of a different in time. I'm only swim one meet as a masters but in age group and school swimming in some fast pools I did great and others not. In your case it is probably conditioning.
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Pools don't make much of a different in time. I'm only swim one meet as a masters but in age group and school swimming in some fast pools I did great and others not. In your case it is probably conditioning.
