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.
Of course, this could all be good natured ribbing between willing and consenting participants. If that's the case, allow me to slink away quietly....
I know you won't be reading this, Midas, since you have me on "ignore"... But, for those of you who may be wondering, this is NOT "good natured ribbing between willing and consenting participants". I have never met Geek, I do not appreciate his posts to me, and I agree with your advice to him to just ignore me.
If I am to be judged by the color and appearance of my font (which I do not put in bold, by the way) rather than who I am as a person, then that person judging me is shallow, in my mind, and not someone I would like to know. Thank you, Midas (if you read this), for at least considering what I may be like in the real world, rather than drawing a conclusion, based on the appearance of my posts. And, no, I will not be bullied by Geek, Wookie, and the others, to change color and font! And, like That Guy, I like Smilies! :bliss:
Of course, this could all be good natured ribbing between willing and consenting participants. If that's the case, allow me to slink away quietly....
I know you won't be reading this, Midas, since you have me on "ignore"... But, for those of you who may be wondering, this is NOT "good natured ribbing between willing and consenting participants". I have never met Geek, I do not appreciate his posts to me, and I agree with your advice to him to just ignore me.
If I am to be judged by the color and appearance of my font (which I do not put in bold, by the way) rather than who I am as a person, then that person judging me is shallow, in my mind, and not someone I would like to know. Thank you, Midas (if you read this), for at least considering what I may be like in the real world, rather than drawing a conclusion, based on the appearance of my posts. And, no, I will not be bullied by Geek, Wookie, and the others, to change color and font! And, like That Guy, I like Smilies! :bliss:
