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Fast Pools

aztimm
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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    I'm the opposite of many swimmers. I don't like the very cold pools. As a kid if I could not warm down during the meet, I could not breath if the winter temperature was under 80 degrees. As for hottubs, I did really well in them. Some deep pools like Belmont Shores in Long Beach I did medocre in. East Los Angeles which is in my book a better pool than Long Beach not as deep but about 15 years younger, I did my best 100 yard butterfly time in but I was tapered and in my best shape. In fact I swam in some pools that were under 80 degrees and were built in the 1940's.
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    I'm the opposite of many swimmers. I don't like the very cold pools. As a kid if I could not warm down during the meet, I could not breath if the winter temperature was under 80 degrees. As for hottubs, I did really well in them. Some deep pools like Belmont Shores in Long Beach I did medocre in. East Los Angeles which is in my book a better pool than Long Beach not as deep but about 15 years younger, I did my best 100 yard butterfly time in but I was tapered and in my best shape. In fact I swam in some pools that were under 80 degrees and were built in the 1940's.
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