... if you are not going to beat anybody?
I pretty much want to go. I am close to NQTs in a few events (I know I can swim some events even if I don't make time). But looking at past results, swimming the QT typically puts you in the lower 1/4. Looking at the schedule, I'd end up swimming the slow heats of one event, 2 if I make time, a day.
Is the overall experience worth the cost of the trip?
(I did lurk in all last year's Nationals threads, but I'd like to hear it all again. :) )
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I went to short course yards nationals in Atlanta knowing I did'nt stand a prayer in medaling in any race (and I did'nt). However, I volunteered as a lane timer (at times that did'nt interfere with my races) which gave me free parking, a free shirt, snacks, and the best part of all..... I got to watch and meet past and present olympians and some real inspirational people race from deck level.
