This may or may not have been discussed in the past but I am wondering what are people's favorite pools. Which one is your all time favorite to practice in and to race in.
My favorite practice pool was The Baylor School's old 6 lane, 25 yard pool. I think the deepest part of the pool was 4 1/2 feet. Shallow, really wavy and crowded. I knew if I swam fast in that pool, either in duel meets or practice, I could swim fast anywhere else.
My favorite pool for big meets is the Tracy Caulkins pool in Nashville. We would go to our LCS and State Championships. The pool is fast. When you dove in, you would get pysched to race in the pool.
What about others? Would love to hear about other pools.
Thanks!
John
Of course IUPUI....who can help but be inspired when you look up at the ceiling and see all those pictures of people like Jenny Thompson and Lenny Krayzelburg!
Another that hasn't been mentioned....the Lakeside pool in Louisville. Also from an old quarry....a sentimental favorite, considering I did my best 100 M LCM time ever there; absolutely zero backwash because of the way it's constructed. Also...I'll put in a plug for the Lakeside meet in August - very well run and lots of fun.
Sally
Of course IUPUI....who can help but be inspired when you look up at the ceiling and see all those pictures of people like Jenny Thompson and Lenny Krayzelburg!
Another that hasn't been mentioned....the Lakeside pool in Louisville. Also from an old quarry....a sentimental favorite, considering I did my best 100 M LCM time ever there; absolutely zero backwash because of the way it's constructed. Also...I'll put in a plug for the Lakeside meet in August - very well run and lots of fun.
Sally
