Let me first say that I had a blast in Atlanta and enjoyed every minute of it (even the last minute of the 1000), so this list is somewhat tongue in cheek:
10. No Starbucks within walking distance of the Hampton Inn.
9. The taste of an Italian soda called "Beverly" at the Coca Cola Museum; it reminded me of viscous lidocaine--what is with that?
8. The stairway access to the pool deck from the stands.
7. Missing out on a medal in the 200 free relay because eight of the teams finishing ahead of us were from "regional" clubs representing entire states.
6. Two swimmers from TXLA trying to recruit my 87 year old father to join their team instead of swimming for Nitro.
5. No Starbucks within walkiing distance of the pool.
4. Turning at the bulkhead, although I nailed all of mine.
3. That one starter who shall remain nameless.
2. Not getting to meet Rich Abrahams, among others.
1. It ended.
Lane 10 - Even Side?
True I do have a love-hate relationship with the 400 IM... and it was my 1st swim of the meet.
Several women scratched which landed me in the last heat.
I actually realized my worst recurring swimming nightmare of 45+ years in swimming:
Did not hear the gun go off!
When I looked to see if something was wrong with the starter, all I saw were the other girls feet sliding into the water off their start!
Talk about panic and adrenaline rush!
Well, now I know what it feels like - and hopefully that nightmare won't wake me up for the rest of my swimming career!
Can't give you even one single more.
I was the last swimmer out of the pool every day.
Always sorry to have big swim meets end :)
Loved seeing everyone in Atlanta!
Lane 10 - Even Side?
True I do have a love-hate relationship with the 400 IM... and it was my 1st swim of the meet.
Several women scratched which landed me in the last heat.
I actually realized my worst recurring swimming nightmare of 45+ years in swimming:
Did not hear the gun go off!
When I looked to see if something was wrong with the starter, all I saw were the other girls feet sliding into the water off their start!
Talk about panic and adrenaline rush!
Well, now I know what it feels like - and hopefully that nightmare won't wake me up for the rest of my swimming career!
Can't give you even one single more.
I was the last swimmer out of the pool every day.
Always sorry to have big swim meets end :)
Loved seeing everyone in Atlanta!
