Choosing Meets

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Former Member — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:07:17 GMT

I would definitely swim the nationals if I had to pick one. The second pool sounds gross. If I could do both meets, however, I would. The more meets the better- that way you could gain more experience. Also, any swim meet is great fun :) Good luck in nationals, and in whatever meets you decide to do!

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Former Member — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:19:56 GMT

Don't get bummed!!! :hug: You always swim very well at your taper meets. I have total confidence in you doing well at LC Nats. Don't judge by little in season meets. I think Hulk will do well at Nats either way. He's improving every meet basically, and his starts and turns are already good. If anything, Hulkster needs to get to the pool more regularly and then really watch out! Thanks Leslie! I'm hoping it's just a temporary lack of confidence and serious case of trying to do too much. Best case scenario, I get some rest & regain some zip in the pool. Paul gets too pumped up about the whole meet to do poorly. I know I'll miss him being there for the 1500. He's the best on deck support system out there! Whaddya say Paul--come out on Thursday to be On Deck Coach for Michelle & me???

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Michelina — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:46:02 GMT

Yeah... I am going to need about 10 different people counting for me... those laps are too long, and I will be off count! Paul... you da best. I hope you make it there to see us go back and forth... back and forth... etc etc etc

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mctrusty — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:03:15 GMT

You should swim both. Racing LC is a different art and a test run will be a big help, IMO.

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pwolf66 — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:50:22 GMT

Thanks Leslie! I'm hoping it's just a temporary lack of confidence and serious case of trying to do too much. Best case scenario, I get some rest & regain some zip in the pool. Paul gets too pumped up about the whole meet to do poorly. I know I'll miss him being there for the 1500. He's the best on deck support system out there! Whaddya say Paul--come out on Thursday to be On Deck Coach for Michelle & me??? I land at Portland at 12:45pm, so depending on timeline, there is a really good chance I'll be able to make to the pool by about 1:30. Heck, I might just go directly to the pool from the airport. I'm not doing checked baggage so hopefully that will happen. If I'm there, I'll be cheering for ya!!!!!!

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swimshark — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:48:34 GMT

Not against you...BEHIND you! Ha, ha, ha, ha. WHo is seeded in front of who?

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Former Member — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:02:55 GMT

I'm a pool snob too... I'd swim at Nats. It will be exciting to swim in a great venue... the fast, cool water will feel great... and you will have plenty of competition to keep you motivated. Have fun! :wiggle:

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Allen Stark — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:43:51 GMT

Swim in the little meet first just so you don't start reaching for the wall at 25 M.

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The Fortress — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:33:47 GMT

Unfortunately, I'm in the bummed camp right now after so-so performances at two tune-up meets recently. That, and my 6th event (dropped) is the one for which I was feeling most confident.:frustrated: Friends don't let friends get bummed before nationals. Don't get bummed!!! :hug: You always swim very well at your taper meets. I have total confidence in you doing well at LC Nats. Don't judge by little in season meets. I think Hulk will do well at Nats either way. He's improving every meet basically, and his starts and turns are already good. If anything, Hulkster needs to get to the pool more regularly and then really watch out!

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pwolf66 — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:22:19 GMT

That is brave to have your first meet in 21 years at Nationals. I got back in the water in November 2007 and I am just comfortable enough to swim at Zones Champs this summer. Tom, This would be my fisrt LCM meet in 21 years. I broke the ice for my first meet in 20 years back in Oct and I went to SCY Nats in Austin in April. I'm like a rat on crack when I get back into a sport. Hopefully this one will be for the rest of my life.

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Former Member — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:02:40 GMT

Unless said friend is swimming against me ;) Not against you...BEHIND you!

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tjrpatt — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:57:11 GMT

That is brave to have your first meet in 21 years at Nationals. I got back in the water in November 2007 and I am just comfortable enough to swim at Zones Champs this summer.

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swimshark — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:35:30 GMT

Are you wondering about this Sunday? I'd swim just to get some LCM meet time in. That's what I'm doing it for. No taper, go fast and see what I can do.

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Former Member — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:43:01 GMT

I'm all for getting in the practice, but if you won't be in your best shape--skip the little meet. Granted, this is coming from someone who practices LCM year round, but I'd rather go into the big meet pumped and ready than bummed after a poor performance at a smaller meet. Unfortunately, I'm in the bummed camp right now after so-so performances at two tune-up meets recently. That, and my 6th event (dropped) is the one for which I was feeling most confident.:frustrated: Friends don't let friends get bummed before nationals.

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Michelina — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:45:30 GMT

I say get in the warm icky pool... practice makes perfect... and hey, we just drove all the way to CT for a taste of the race. Hey... only 4 weeks to go!

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Big AL — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:32:22 GMT

Gotta break the ice before Nats if at all possible! There is no substitute for going through the routine of getting off the blocks at a meet.

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swimshark — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:28:33 GMT

Friends don't let friends get bummed before nationals. Unless said friend is swimming against me ;)

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Former Member — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:33:01 GMT

Having just swam my one annual LC meet this past weekend, I can tell you there is no way I would fly across the country to swim LC without having prepared myself well in a LC pool...including some LC races. Do the stinky pool meet. It will build character. What does not kill you only makes you stronger...or sick. :)

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knelson — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:26:31 GMT

Getting in a warm-up meet before Nationals can only help, IMO.

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elise526 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:52:13 GMT

If you are a natural at racing, just do LC Nats. I personally find it very difficult to "get up" for low key meets. I don't swim as fast yet it takes me a couple of days to recover from it. This impacts my training for the big meet and thus, for me, low key meets are just a waste of time. Also, because my times aren't great, I get down and lose my drive. If this is the way you are, wait for LC Nationals. If you need to get a time, just get somebody to time you in one event during practice.

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swimshark — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:22:00 GMT

Gee, which one do you think I voted for?

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Iwannafly — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:07:34 GMT

Paul, Gotta go with the dinky meet in the crappy pool as a tuneup for LCM Nats. Why travel across the country to gridge race Paul Smith and Chris Stevenson and not bring your "A" game? I say ditch the 400 and blast some fast 50s!

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Muppet — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:52:06 GMT

i'm with matteo. LCM is a different beast. the pool may be crappy and the water will be warm after the heat wave we're supposed to be getting, but that will make your experience at nationals that much more enjoyable. you'll be happy to have gotten a bit of LCM experience. -fro

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Former Member — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:24:23 GMT

I would choose them both. Then whichever one was scheduled first would be it. I think it is less about pristine memories and more about getting as much practice (race practice and LCM race practice at that - as you know it is a whole different beast from SCM ). Unless of course, you feel that your health may be in danger if you swim in that over-warm, not-so-clean, local facility. Or is it an 'either/or' choice? In that case, go for Nats.

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Former Member — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:01:21 GMT

LCNATS in Portland to get out of the miserable humidity.