Anyone up for a beer sometime during the Rutgers meet? We did this last summer in Cleveland, and it was great to meet face-to-face with folks I only knew from their forum posts.
I signed up today, at nearly the very last moment, despite not being in the greatest swimming shape. Nothing like a 50 m pool to make winter's short course meets seem like a dip in the baby pool.
One other note: I got an assignment to write about Masters swimming for Best Life magazine, a kind of older brother to Men's Health. If anyone out there knows of inspirational swimmers (males only--sorry, this is a men's magazine) that might be at the meet and good to write mini-profiles about, please let me know. I remember reading a great story about Paul Trevisan in the Philly Inquirer. From practically unable to walk due to a bad back--to world record holder. Anyone know if Paul is coming? Any other great guy comeback stories in the 50+ age groups?
Ion and Ian,
It would be wonderful to reprise our Great Lakes Brewery experience of yesteryear. Ion and I can bask in the greatness that is Ian, a number one in the world competitor! And surely given his magnificence, Ian might even consider springing for our goblets of grog?
I signed up for the 1500, which means almost half my total meterage will be over after the first day; I suspect much grog will be necessary to replenish carbohydrates, electrolytes, and swimming spirit broken down by this initial effort.
Ion and Ian,
It would be wonderful to reprise our Great Lakes Brewery experience of yesteryear. Ion and I can bask in the greatness that is Ian, a number one in the world competitor! And surely given his magnificence, Ian might even consider springing for our goblets of grog?
I signed up for the 1500, which means almost half my total meterage will be over after the first day; I suspect much grog will be necessary to replenish carbohydrates, electrolytes, and swimming spirit broken down by this initial effort.
