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.
This is funny. I felt sorry for you sprinters in those conditions as it seemed hard to really do bursts and good turns. I just swam slowly for about 30 minutes and was happy as a clam.
I swam slowly for about 20 minutes, loosened up, did a few well timed fast bursts and was happy as a clam. Then sometimes a hot shower after.
Have to agree about the desirability of massage over chiros. I did try them out and they helped loosen my wrenched neck somewhat. But they didn't really work on the spots where I felt I needed help. But I had The Stick and some friends to work out knots.
This is funny. I felt sorry for you sprinters in those conditions as it seemed hard to really do bursts and good turns. I just swam slowly for about 30 minutes and was happy as a clam.
I swam slowly for about 20 minutes, loosened up, did a few well timed fast bursts and was happy as a clam. Then sometimes a hot shower after.
Have to agree about the desirability of massage over chiros. I did try them out and they helped loosen my wrenched neck somewhat. But they didn't really work on the spots where I felt I needed help. But I had The Stick and some friends to work out knots.
