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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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  • Hello, Gosh, I didn't realize I'd get such a response, especially so fast. Just wanted to clarify a few points: 1. I had no intention of putting down one pool over another. 2. My main reason for posting was to see if others notice significant improvements from pool to pool. I've been a masters swimmer for about 5 years now, and at first I was reaching new times with every meet I competed in. Lately, however, it seemed that I had reached a training 'plateau' where I stayed around the same. There probably are MANY other factors at work that resulted in improved times, but I just wanted to see what you all thought of the pool issue. Thanks. Tim
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  • Hello, Gosh, I didn't realize I'd get such a response, especially so fast. Just wanted to clarify a few points: 1. I had no intention of putting down one pool over another. 2. My main reason for posting was to see if others notice significant improvements from pool to pool. I've been a masters swimmer for about 5 years now, and at first I was reaching new times with every meet I competed in. Lately, however, it seemed that I had reached a training 'plateau' where I stayed around the same. There probably are MANY other factors at work that resulted in improved times, but I just wanted to see what you all thought of the pool issue. Thanks. Tim
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