Let's be positive here folks as this was a superb meet. Here's my TT list of likes (in stream of consciousness, not necessarily priority)
Too many inspirational / motivational people and swims to count
Meeting many (but not nearly enough) forumites & bloggers
Mark Gill announcing -- keep the guy on the microphone as much as possible (Paul Smith, think caffeine drip and catheter setup:))
The dry side facility -- smoothie stand, spectator seating, the view of both courses, the scoreboard, the reaction times on the scoreboard
Ga Tech Hotel -- exceeded expectations
Ga Tech Trolleys and easy access to the pool
Starbucks across the street from the Ga Tech hotel (gull, FYI)
Location / easy airport access
Indoor facility -- I love to train outdoors and race indoors
The super-friendly support staff / volunteers running things with efficiency and southern charm
Parents
Former Member
1. I gotta echo what's already been said about Mark Gill's announcing. I saw Jerry Seinfeld live in Nashville the week before, and Mark made me laugh more than Jerry did.
2. Seeing friends I had not seen in 20 years.
3. Meeting new friends
4. Enjoying the moment of my races - getting psyched behind the blocks, the feel of my strokes, patting myself on the back for really giving it my all - instead of obsessing over my time like I did back in the day.
5. Lots of great advice from experienced friends on how to get rid of AWFUL leg cramps from Day 1
6. The fact each event's first heat (90-years-old +) always got as much attention and applause as the last heat featuring 2008 (and hopefully 2012) Olympians
7. The fact that it was the last time I had to squeeze into a full body tech suit to be competitive.
1. I gotta echo what's already been said about Mark Gill's announcing. I saw Jerry Seinfeld live in Nashville the week before, and Mark made me laugh more than Jerry did.
2. Seeing friends I had not seen in 20 years.
3. Meeting new friends
4. Enjoying the moment of my races - getting psyched behind the blocks, the feel of my strokes, patting myself on the back for really giving it my all - instead of obsessing over my time like I did back in the day.
5. Lots of great advice from experienced friends on how to get rid of AWFUL leg cramps from Day 1
6. The fact each event's first heat (90-years-old +) always got as much attention and applause as the last heat featuring 2008 (and hopefully 2012) Olympians
7. The fact that it was the last time I had to squeeze into a full body tech suit to be competitive.
