How about this year we don't dedicate so many lanes to slower swimmers in warm up. Last year there were about 4 end lanes out of the total 16 lanes dedicated to the slowest older swimmers. That's 25% of the entire warmup space !
We need a better way to keep the slow people in the slow lanes and the faster people in the faster lanes during warm up. Warm up turns worthless after the first 10 minutes.
John Smith
Response to Mollie:
Before this thread was high-jacked into personal comments, you had a serious question.
At nationals, a safety marshal does monitor warm-up. You will not be allowed to use buoy or paddles.
I find the best routine for me is to get up early, warm up as soon as the pool opens and then go back to the hotel for breakfast. As a backstroker, I think using the competition pool prior to the race is very important. A shorter warm up before my races is then sufficient. I admit that as the meet goes on, I have more trouble getting there early.
There should be plenty of space for warm up in Ft Lauderdale because of the second 50 meter pool.
Betsy
Response to Mollie:
Before this thread was high-jacked into personal comments, you had a serious question.
At nationals, a safety marshal does monitor warm-up. You will not be allowed to use buoy or paddles.
I find the best routine for me is to get up early, warm up as soon as the pool opens and then go back to the hotel for breakfast. As a backstroker, I think using the competition pool prior to the race is very important. A shorter warm up before my races is then sufficient. I admit that as the meet goes on, I have more trouble getting there early.
There should be plenty of space for warm up in Ft Lauderdale because of the second 50 meter pool.
Betsy
