Just returned from the DAM scm meet in Dallas. The format was slightly different this year, with all events on one day, but the pool conditions were the same. Tapered and shaved and wore Aquablade jammers instead of a full body B70. My training had been solid, and I'd had no recent illnesses.
What I found was a 2 second difference per 100 in the 400. Granted this was the last event (at 11:30 am), and I had already swum the 1500 four hours earlier (which was by the way slower than my 1650 in February also wearing a B70). I plan to retaper for zones in two weeks and swim another 400 (first event of the day). Perhaps I will be able to shave a bit of time off (no pun intended).
Train harder? Train smarter? No--I believe the difference in suits is very real.
It's unfortunate you made the decision to not maximize your training by making the minuscule investment in a legal and fast suit in Atlanta.
Unfortunate to who? Not to me. I wanted an apples to apples comparison to see how much I had improved. Changing suits would have not given me an accurate assessment. Besides, if you check out my times under "Elaine Krugman" and see where I am ranked, you will understand why I feel the way I do. I'm not exactly Top 10 material!
It's unfortunate you made the decision to not maximize your training by making the minuscule investment in a legal and fast suit in Atlanta.
Unfortunate to who? Not to me. I wanted an apples to apples comparison to see how much I had improved. Changing suits would have not given me an accurate assessment. Besides, if you check out my times under "Elaine Krugman" and see where I am ranked, you will understand why I feel the way I do. I'm not exactly Top 10 material!
