2007 Masters Nationals

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kristilynn — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:42:23 GMT

I just made a Facebook account and made an album of my photos from Nationals. They are mostly of my team members, but maybe you'll find yourself in one of them! www.facebook.com/album.php

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swimr4life — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:42:28 GMT

Does anyone know where I can find an 8-Track Walkman? Preferably waterproof. :rofl: I'm an 8 track woman living in a Ipod world!";)

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Muppet — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 01:23:09 GMT

I just made a Facebook account and made an album of my photos from Nationals. They are mostly of my team members, but maybe you'll find yourself in one of them! www.facebook.com/album.php I wonder if Bill Volckening (USMS Swimmer mag editor) will be posting a link to any of the pics his photographers got at nationals. One of them got a few pics of my hair.

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Former Member — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 07:12:10 GMT

it was my first nationals this year. i had a great time and cant wait to do it again.

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Former Member — Wed, 23 May 2007 16:21:58 GMT

Jeff- the answer would probably be to use a hypnotherapist to force yourself to bond to some truly execrable music that would psyche oneself while leaving everyone else heaving...I'm thinking Barry Manilow, Celine Dion...

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Allen Stark — Wed, 23 May 2007 12:59:13 GMT

I find it hard to go from tapering to regular mode. Ordinarily I am very active outside the pool,running up stairs,carrying things,aerobic gardening,etc. but during taper I slow down and try to minimize extra stuff. Then at the meet I mostly lie around and focus. It is hard for me mentally to get back to my regular activity level.

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knelson — Wed, 23 May 2007 12:29:42 GMT

some truly execrable music that would psyche oneself while leaving everyone else heaving...I'm thinking Barry Manilow Peter, you better not say Barry's music is execrable around my wife! As they say, there's no accounting for personal taste...

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Jeff Commings — Wed, 23 May 2007 12:01:50 GMT

Since Austin is the mecca of live music, maybe you can hire a band to follow you around the pool, playing your favorite songs. Of course, everyone would hear it, but oh well.

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aquaFeisty — Wed, 23 May 2007 09:13:27 GMT

I'm bringing a phonograph to Austin...

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Former Member — Wed, 23 May 2007 06:35:06 GMT

Are you kidding? Never mind all this ipod stuff- every serious breastroker will be going 'retro' with their personal meet music in an effort to capture the same mojo that Jeff Commings displayed, maybe even take it further...yeah, I'm getting a really long extension cord and lugging around my old record player, yes, the hissing and popping of the true vinyl sound will set me up for PB's...

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Rob Copeland — Wed, 23 May 2007 04:24:07 GMT

I'm bringing a phonograph to Austin... Does anyone know where I can find an 8-Track Walkman? Preferably waterproof.

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Muppet — Wed, 23 May 2007 02:04:32 GMT

Since Austin is the mecca of live music, maybe you can hire a band to follow you around the pool, playing your favorite songs. Of course, everyone would hear it, but oh well. To that point, on another thread this morning, a couple of musicians were talking about their skills - perhaps we can put together a forum band, performing songs written by Ande... :violin:

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Former Member — Tue, 22 May 2007 15:16:49 GMT

wouldn't that be the last person to out after warming down from their 500? great job guys there were some very impressive swims Oh Kirk's 500 ws a warmdown, no? ;) :joker: Kirk's still beating me by minutes on a 500 so...my 500 would be a warmup for the next day hahaha

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knelson — Tue, 22 May 2007 12:47:17 GMT

Kirk, I think it was you that recommended Dash Point State Park. I don't think it was me, but glad you enjoyed it! There's certainly lots of natural beauty in this area and I hope some attendees got a chance to enjoy it. The down side to a long meet like Nationals is you often don't get to see a whole lot besides the pool and your hotel room!

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That Guy — Tue, 22 May 2007 10:59:16 GMT

Hope everyone's "re-entry" is going smoothly & that you take time to feel good about your meet. There's another aspect of "re-entry" - I woke up at 5 am Monday morning craving more racing. It's hard to get out of thoroughbred mode after being in it for days. So I ran 12 miles. Problem solved! Seriously, that worked like a charm. Back to engine building for triathlon season!

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Former Member — Tue, 22 May 2007 08:57:26 GMT

As I re-enter my "real life" back in PA, after competing in my first masters nationals, I am struck by the fact that I feel the same way as I did twenty years ago as an age-grouper after coming back from a big away meet... lots of people asking me how I did & congratulating me, but no one really "understanding" - no one really knowing what it is like to spend a long weekend with cool people who take part in a cool sport. I am so glad to be back in the water... I attended the Mariners game on Friday night & had the pleasure of meeting "PoolRaat" & "imspoiled" (imspoiled also being my neighbor from about 10 minutes away here in suburban Philly) and many other great people. The meet was a blast in general. I'm hoping I can convince a crew of my teammates to come next year to the party in Austin. Hope everyone's "re-entry" is going smoothly & that you take time to feel good about your meet. best to everyone, Alexis

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Former Member — Tue, 22 May 2007 07:41:40 GMT

You can get adapters that go into your car too for about $80. Depends how far off than ipod compatible car purchase is ;)

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poolraat — Tue, 22 May 2007 06:01:56 GMT

I attended the Mariners game on Friday night & had the pleasure of meeting "PoolRaat" & "imspoiled" (imspoiled also being my neighbor from about 10 minutes away here in suburban Philly) and many other great people. The meet was a blast in general....Alexis Hey Alexis, It was great meeting you. I watched a few of your swims (and checked results on the others) and you did great!:applaud: :applaud: :applaud: I know what you mean about "re-entry". They ask how you did but all one can say is "I did okay." Start talking about the races, people you met, or anything else related to the meet and you get that blank look. They don't really have a clue. Hope to see you again in Austin.

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Muppet — Tue, 22 May 2007 05:29:05 GMT

re:entry - went swimming LCM outside at lunch today. ~40 minutes, 1400m. I have no idea what times I was going, but it certainly felt real painful for the first 1000m. :duel:

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TRYM_Swimmer — Tue, 22 May 2007 03:34:47 GMT

...but until I get a car that will allow me to play an iPod, I will stick with CDs. Jeff, Get yourself a generic mp3 player, the kind that plug into a PC like a flash drive. Then install Real Player on your PC, rip the tracks from the CD to the PC and copy them to the mp3 player. A little extra time, but much simpler around the pool. Now, lend me some of your speed genes!!!

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Jeff Commings — Tue, 22 May 2007 03:13:48 GMT

I noticed Jeff was listening to a CD Walkman between his races. Can we get a collection together to get that man an iPod? It ain't right for someone that fast to be stuck with stone age technology! :D Did anyone get a chance to talk to Anthony at all? You're not the only one to notice that I'm still listening to CDs. I know iPods are very convenient, but until I get a car that will allow me to play an iPod, I will stick with CDs. But it was hard to carry that thing around; it was too big to fit into my pockets! I talked to Anthony as well. Very nice to hear him say that he wants to continue to do masters. And stereotype him all you want about the tattoos, but he's a very personable guy and well-spoken. Rich, I remember when I broke the 30-34 record in the 100 *** in 2004, and you were the loudest person then. Nice to know I have a consistent fan. When you went 1:00 in the 100 IM, I was too shocked to speak, but I was cheering on the inside.

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Former Member — Mon, 21 May 2007 16:59:22 GMT

So who's got the videos ready for upload to YouTube? There were plenty of amazing swims this weekend so I'd love to see some vids to keep the memories alive :) My wife and kids came on Saturday to see me swim in the medley relay but just as she started taping the backstroke leg...the memory card was full. doh!

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Former Member — Mon, 21 May 2007 16:40:58 GMT

Can you believe the feelgood moment during the first heat of the men's 200 fly? That was a good moment. :)

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Former Member — Mon, 21 May 2007 16:39:55 GMT

I had such an awesome time at nationals. Yes, the Seattle weather lived up to its reputation today, but we had quite a bit of sun on Thursday and Friday. Can you believe the feelgood moment during the first heat of the men's 200 fly? Or today when the crowd took over for the national anthem? Looking forward to Austin 2008.

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Former Member — Mon, 21 May 2007 15:50:08 GMT

Here's my little bit of personal trivia from the meet: I was the last person to touch the wall in the entire meet. My heat of the 500 ended up going off last and I was last in the heat. Hey, not exactly something to brag about, but it's interesting anyway! :banana: I'll make a mental note of that for the "Trivial Pursuit--2007 USMS SCY Nationals"Edition"