Hi all,
Well, in my 20+ years of swimming, I've encountered something new. Turns out all my 2006 SCY Top 10 swims from the Auburn swim meet (wasa USMS sanctioned) do not count.
Ack! Turns out that the bulkhead/ lanes were not measured in accordance with the rules, so instead of placing 2nd, 3rd, 4th in the nation in about 7 events - I'm out of luck with no placement or I'm like 10th. They said we swam the right distance but the are tons of rules about having to measure these things before and after the meet.
Anyhoo, what would you guys tell yourself to try and stay positive on this one?! I'm moving into the dark side. I'm thinking ice cream for tonight. . . but there's gotta be something better than that . . . Drugs are legal - just kidding. However, I find it funny that that would get through the rules.
I've already spoken with Mary Beth Windrath and the meet organizer but the bottom line is no go on anyone's times for that meet. Anyway, mistakes happen. So there's no changing this.
Part of me is motivated to really train and part of me is not.
Trying hard not to whine - but I'm losing my grip! :)
Thanks!
Kristina
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Former Member
Waffle cone with one scoop birthday cake flavor and one scoop white turtle did the trick - and I NEVER eat that much junk. It was good.
I'm in 30 to 34 age group. So, I've got another half year or so. It's okay. I was lucky to swim top 2 and 3 places in SCM in 2005 (I lost to 1st place by .04 seconds in the 50 fly - now that was a bit stinky!) And, at least my top 10 in the world in the 400 IM counted.
And, you guys are totally right in that swimming allowed me to pick up triathlons and actually place first in my first Aquathon and first in my second triathalon I ever attempted. So, the being in shape thing is darn important. I tend to take that for granted - I should remember never to take physical fitness for granted!
Now, had I swum a 1st place at Auburn or a national or world record - that would have been something to be angry about. ;)
I would take it easy - but I've got a 12 mile Dam Swim in Alabama on Septmeber 23. Guess all I have to say is, "I am woman, hear me roar!!!"
Thanks for the pick me up. :)
Waffle cone with one scoop birthday cake flavor and one scoop white turtle did the trick - and I NEVER eat that much junk. It was good.
I'm in 30 to 34 age group. So, I've got another half year or so. It's okay. I was lucky to swim top 2 and 3 places in SCM in 2005 (I lost to 1st place by .04 seconds in the 50 fly - now that was a bit stinky!) And, at least my top 10 in the world in the 400 IM counted.
And, you guys are totally right in that swimming allowed me to pick up triathlons and actually place first in my first Aquathon and first in my second triathalon I ever attempted. So, the being in shape thing is darn important. I tend to take that for granted - I should remember never to take physical fitness for granted!
Now, had I swum a 1st place at Auburn or a national or world record - that would have been something to be angry about. ;)
I would take it easy - but I've got a 12 mile Dam Swim in Alabama on Septmeber 23. Guess all I have to say is, "I am woman, hear me roar!!!"
Thanks for the pick me up. :)
