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Relay Day -- So much fun!!

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USMS MemberThe Fortress
, August 9th, 2009 at 08:49 AM (1552 Views)
Quickie blog.

First, no cramping today. Made sure to drink a ton of Gatorade. My GMUP buddy also gave me some quinine tablets, a product from Canada that ge uses called "Leg Cramps.". Also just went with the usual lack of sleep.

These were my first relays ever at Nationals, and I really enjoyed them!

Wore B70, as I did on Friday.

Womens 120 200 free relay, 1st place:

I think we went a 1:54 or so and was told it was
pretty close to the NR. I led off with a 28.7, a PB for me. Previous best 29.2. Took 4-5 dolphin kicks on start. 3 breaths. Felt pretty good.

Mixed 200 medley relay, 200 plus, 3rd place

Swam the fly leg. Had a bad dive, went in a bit sidesways and and to straighten out. Think I split a 30.1. Very safe start for me, as I'm not that used to relays.

Mixed 200 free relay 200 plus, 2nd place

My first relay with Jimby, who swam his little heart out with a blowout in his B70. Very exciting finish. The team anchored by Spock on the forums nipped us at the end. I led off again and went a 28.5. Thus time, I took 7-8 dolphin kicks. I guess more is better.

I got some good feedback on my freestyle from Coach Bill White, also a Bullet. He said my kick was like a "motorboat.". I never knew this! I always thought my flutter kick was weak and that I wasn't kicking enough. This is apparently because I am doing a flutter-dolphin type motion with my straight arm stroke. I never knew that ... I think Chris has mentioned that he does this in free as well. I've heard if some coaches trying to teach this style. I guess I'm happy to hear that's what I'm instinctively doing. My head is also too high, but again, it was opined that this was because I was undulating. My body must be hard wired to dolphin kick.

Psyched for the 50 free and 50 back today. Not too worried about times, as I've already got good splits from previous swims. Fortunately, though tired, I don't feel totally broken down like I did at Zones. Off to warm up!

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Updated August 10th, 2009 at 12:47 PM by The Fortress

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  1. The Fortress's Avatar
    Also, we had a fabulous team dinner last night! Our webmaster and his lovely wife Anna Lea joined us.

    Met Kurk Dickson! Many good chats with the ladies!

    And got a black HTFU bracelet from Chicken of the Sea!

    And my hotel room has now been dubbed the "City Complex.". Just show up, lie down and watch golf or House.
    Updated August 9th, 2009 at 09:01 AM by The Fortress
  2. aztimm's Avatar
    Sounds like you're having fun at nationals, and congratulations on the PB!

    I always like the relays at meets...a chance to have fun and go fast at the same time. Having a day for relays probably gets more people. When we had SCY nationals here, I remember relays went a little late, until about 8pm or so.
  3. knelson's Avatar
    Just saw your impressive result in the 50 back. You left everyone else in your wake!
  4. qbrain's Avatar
    Very nice swims yesterday and today. Looks like you came close to the national and world records in the 50 back. You 50 back was a nice improvement over your day 1 swim. Very impressive.
  5. The Fortress's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by aztimm
    Sounds like you're having fun at nationals, and congratulations on the PB!

    I always like the relays at meets...a chance to have fun and go fast at the same time. Having a day for relays probably gets more people. When we had SCY nationals here, I remember relays went a little late, until about 8pm or so.
    Relay day seemed somewhat controversial. It's pretty exhausting. I know many that thought it hurt their Sunday events. I liked relay day; I just wonder if it might be better the last day.

    The meet ended plenty early each day. There was really no need to move up the meet start time.
  6. The Fortress's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by knelson
    Just saw your impressive result in the 50 back. You left everyone else in your wake!
    Thanks, Kirk! I felt like I finally had my turnover going!
  7. The Fortress's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by qbrain
    Very nice swims yesterday and today. Looks like you came close to the national and world records in the 50 back. You 50 back was a nice improvement over your day 1 swim. Very impressive.
    Thanks, Q!

    I was happy to close off the meet with a good race. I was very tired and didn't expect to go that fast. Just wanted the win. Very happy with the time. And happy with everything but Friday.