Hi Everyone,
SWIMMER is planning a promotional piece on the One Hour Swim, and we want to know what you think about during the One Hour Swim.
Are you totally focused on your stroke?
Do you try to keep count?
Does your mind wander?
Do you sing "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall"?
So, what do you think about whan you do the One Hour Swim?
Please reply directly to: Editor@usms.org
Thank you,
Bill Volckening, Editor
SWIMMER magazine
Originally posted by mbriones
I just keep hitting my finger counter at each flip and listen to my SwiMP3
Under rule 102.15.9 in the disqualifications section or part 1 of the rules both of these devices would be illegal.
"Swimmers are not permitted to wear or use any device or substance to help their speed, pace, or buoyancy during a race. Goggles may be worn and rubdown oil applied if not considered excessive by the referee."
I am trying to get clarified whether these rules apply to long distance swims. You can see my post in the officials section. Long distance has its own set of disqualifications and make no mention of these rules but there has been no official statement yet.
I do recall that when the rule was changed to add the word pace last year, the announcement said that long distance swims were not affected, however that was on the old site and I can't find the announcement to positively verify it.
Originally posted by mbriones
I just keep hitting my finger counter at each flip and listen to my SwiMP3
Under rule 102.15.9 in the disqualifications section or part 1 of the rules both of these devices would be illegal.
"Swimmers are not permitted to wear or use any device or substance to help their speed, pace, or buoyancy during a race. Goggles may be worn and rubdown oil applied if not considered excessive by the referee."
I am trying to get clarified whether these rules apply to long distance swims. You can see my post in the officials section. Long distance has its own set of disqualifications and make no mention of these rules but there has been no official statement yet.
I do recall that when the rule was changed to add the word pace last year, the announcement said that long distance swims were not affected, however that was on the old site and I can't find the announcement to positively verify it.
