The January results for GTD are now up: www.usms.org/.../gothedistance08
Once again, some absolutely astonishing distance totals. Carrie Kostopulos swam 212.41 miles. That's 373,842 yards or more than 12,000 yards per day (or about 11,000 meters if you prefer).
I see Kristina Ulveling swam 74.8 miles. If she kicks my butt in the 500 free I guess I'll know why :)
Something I've always found a little strange is how women seem to dominate the leaders in this event. In January, women accounted for 7 of the top 10 mileage totals. In 2007 women had 6 of the top 10, but the top four were all women. I'm not sure what to make of this. Are men just lazier?
These distance events seem more for the individual.
True. I do it much more for my personal motivation than anything else. I look at the results, but the fact that others are swimming 100 miles per month doesn't really make me want to. The whole GTD thing is more of a goal thing than a competition thing. However, I am impressed with this distances the top folks are logging.
These distance events seem more for the individual.
True. I do it much more for my personal motivation than anything else. I look at the results, but the fact that others are swimming 100 miles per month doesn't really make me want to. The whole GTD thing is more of a goal thing than a competition thing. However, I am impressed with this distances the top folks are logging.
