Many of the forum regulars seem to be going to Stanford, alas, others of us will not be there. Some of you that are going will access the internet while there, however briefly- why not share?
I have created this thread so you can report on the sights, sounds, swims, sunburns, socials etc. It matters not whether you be 'elite', 'newbie' or whatever, your impressions would be interesting to read. You could comment on great swims, technique, facilities, judging, the announcer, outrageous behavior of other forum participants, complaints, kudos- whatever. If you do, I at least would be grateful and if the thread garners much in the way of postings it could be a valuable archive for people to check for future Worlds. I lay down the guantlet...
Rambling thoughts/observations:
- Great meet set up, very well run, fun people, glad we came.
- Having said that......consensus among many I know that the pools are actually not all that "fast".....some incredible swims going down but overall lots of people swimming a bit slower. Bottom line is meets like this you come to "race" first, if you nail a good time in the process its gravy.
- At least 10 people have asked me who the Geek is......no one has offered money yet so I'm holding out!
- All the fuss about "national" teams and I see countries from all over the world sporting their colors; Venezuela, France, Italy, Mexico......everyone but the USA.....yes many are swimming for their "clubs" but FINA & USMS needs to take note....there is a LOT of interest in more country vs. country competition.
- For once and for all John & I ARE NOT related!!
- Somebody needs to get the message to swimmers that expensive "race" suits are to be raced in.....not warmed up in! These puppies are good for about 10-12 swims/3-4 meets before they lose most of their water repelancy!
- SwimmieAvsfan is really a misplaced Jersey girl living in Maryland who "loves" Baltimore and should change her name to swimmieDevilsfan!! :)
- How about Jacki the Arena team rep?? Shows up and smokes the 50-54 100 free with a 1:03?!
- Mark Gill shows up and swims at worlds and doesn't shave.....which would be about a 20lb weight drop if he did...go figure.....stick to the mic Mark!!
Rambling thoughts/observations:
- Great meet set up, very well run, fun people, glad we came.
- Having said that......consensus among many I know that the pools are actually not all that "fast".....some incredible swims going down but overall lots of people swimming a bit slower. Bottom line is meets like this you come to "race" first, if you nail a good time in the process its gravy.
- At least 10 people have asked me who the Geek is......no one has offered money yet so I'm holding out!
- All the fuss about "national" teams and I see countries from all over the world sporting their colors; Venezuela, France, Italy, Mexico......everyone but the USA.....yes many are swimming for their "clubs" but FINA & USMS needs to take note....there is a LOT of interest in more country vs. country competition.
- For once and for all John & I ARE NOT related!!
- Somebody needs to get the message to swimmers that expensive "race" suits are to be raced in.....not warmed up in! These puppies are good for about 10-12 swims/3-4 meets before they lose most of their water repelancy!
- SwimmieAvsfan is really a misplaced Jersey girl living in Maryland who "loves" Baltimore and should change her name to swimmieDevilsfan!! :)
- How about Jacki the Arena team rep?? Shows up and smokes the 50-54 100 free with a 1:03?!
- Mark Gill shows up and swims at worlds and doesn't shave.....which would be about a 20lb weight drop if he did...go figure.....stick to the mic Mark!!
