I was discussing seed times with a friend and we had different ideas about what a seed time was. I thought a seed time was supposed to be a result from a prior race while he thought one could enter whatever one wanted and it was legitimate to adjust the seed time, for example to add a couple seconds so that he would be sure to beat it. On further thought there is the question of what previous time one should enter (if "should" enters into it), I have been entering my best time. Is there a general policy or ethic or does anything go?
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Depending on the meet/event (usually mile) I may give a slower seed time. People do this so they will be in the first heat or last heat of the mile. This can be helpful - say if you know you won't be able to make the meet on time. Then put in a slower seed time so you'll be in the last heat (assuming fastest to slowest seeding for mile). Or vice versa if you want to be in the first heat and leave early.
Depending on the meet/event (usually mile) I may give a slower seed time. People do this so they will be in the first heat or last heat of the mile. This can be helpful - say if you know you won't be able to make the meet on time. Then put in a slower seed time so you'll be in the last heat (assuming fastest to slowest seeding for mile). Or vice versa if you want to be in the first heat and leave early.
