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.
Here is one idea: give exclusive use of the pool to men for 15 minutes and then to women for 15 minutes
Every coaching clinic I have ever been to - at one point or another talks about separating the boys from the girls in swimming lanes.
Boys LOVE bashing around together.
Girls like to swim in orderliness.
They tell us (coaches) that it has been so for decades and we cannot change the natural order of things.
Besides, it sure seemed like the masters BOYz enjoyed entering the water with a huge presence - like a cannonball!
You've got my vote Mr. Roddin, Chair of the Championship Committee!
Here is one idea: give exclusive use of the pool to men for 15 minutes and then to women for 15 minutes
Every coaching clinic I have ever been to - at one point or another talks about separating the boys from the girls in swimming lanes.
Boys LOVE bashing around together.
Girls like to swim in orderliness.
They tell us (coaches) that it has been so for decades and we cannot change the natural order of things.
Besides, it sure seemed like the masters BOYz enjoyed entering the water with a huge presence - like a cannonball!
You've got my vote Mr. Roddin, Chair of the Championship Committee!
