My 100 back was alright. I went 1:06.49 and managed to get a second swim, but it was far from great. And then I came back and swam 200 IM about 45mins later and went 2:26.21. My fly split was slow, but alright , but the back and breast splits were atrocious. I ended it well with my freestyle, but it was still too slow overall. I ended up 30th.
In finals I went 1:06.30 in the 100 back and it was basically the same swim as the morning.
The night before I swam on the 4x200 freestyle relay and my split was 2:09.4, but my first 50 was 28.3, which was faster than my first 50 of my 100 free. But unfortunately one of my teammates false started, so our relay was disqualified.
This morning we are training at the pool that we raced at, and then heading home.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Mission Viejo Day 3 Prelims
This morning I swam the 200 breast and it went decent. I went 2:43.06, with all my splits being really nice and even. I was just too slow for my first 50. Unfortunately I just missed out on finals, ending up in 26th spot. So I am hoping for a scratch. But even if they do not scratch I have a spot on the 4x200 freestyle relay with Calgary tonight. Although I had to argue my way onto it I think it well go quite well, if my 100 was any indicator.
Otherwise I will be getting ready for my 100 back and 200 IM tomorrow morning.
On the bright side the weather is fantastic and warming up in a training bikini is so AWESOME!
Otherwise I will be getting ready for my 100 back and 200 IM tomorrow morning.
On the bright side the weather is fantastic and warming up in a training bikini is so AWESOME!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Mission Viejo Day 2
This morning was very overcast for warm up and it was chilly enough to have to wear pants and a sweater, but it cleared up nicely and the sun came out before I raced.
I swam the 100 free, and it went really well! I was out 28.6 and finished at 59.8, very close to a best time and it felt good. I just had too high a stroke rate at the beginning.
My next race was the 200 back. It was not a good race. I was fine to the 100, right with the leaders in the fastest heat. And then I dropped way off in my third 50 and was slower than I go for my breaststroke split in my 200 IM. 39.8.....not much could happen when I go that slow for a 50. So, my final time was 2:26.8
I did not make any second swims and I will go back to the pool to prepare for tomorrow's 200 breast.
I swam the 100 free, and it went really well! I was out 28.6 and finished at 59.8, very close to a best time and it felt good. I just had too high a stroke rate at the beginning.
My next race was the 200 back. It was not a good race. I was fine to the 100, right with the leaders in the fastest heat. And then I dropped way off in my third 50 and was slower than I go for my breaststroke split in my 200 IM. 39.8.....not much could happen when I go that slow for a 50. So, my final time was 2:26.8
I did not make any second swims and I will go back to the pool to prepare for tomorrow's 200 breast.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Mission Viejo Day 1
The first session of the meet is over. full results can be found here.
I did not race tonight, but I was able to get some great pictures of the people who were in the distance races. I just went in for a warm up and then a fast 50 to prepare for tomorrow. I am swimming 100 free and 200 back tomorrow.
We just rested today and then went out for dinner at the Olive Garden, where we did more laughing than eating. Always good to do before a race with lots of abs needed in the underwater.
Now off to an early bed tonight for extra speed tomorrow!
Night!
I did not race tonight, but I was able to get some great pictures of the people who were in the distance races. I just went in for a warm up and then a fast 50 to prepare for tomorrow. I am swimming 100 free and 200 back tomorrow.
We just rested today and then went out for dinner at the Olive Garden, where we did more laughing than eating. Always good to do before a race with lots of abs needed in the underwater.
Now off to an early bed tonight for extra speed tomorrow!
Night!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Mission Viejo Safe and Sound
Arrived in Cali this morning without a hitch, all ready for Swim Meet of Champions which starts tomorrow, but I don't swim until Friday. We got in for a quick loosen swim and the Calgary team swam when we did, so it was nice to get to see everyone. Then we checked into our hotel and napped before dinner.
Then back to the pool in the morning for a swim, and some cheering at night for our sole PSW distance swimmer!!
Then back to the pool in the morning for a swim, and some cheering at night for our sole PSW distance swimmer!!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Thessaloniki Meet Session Three
This morning I swam the 50 back (31.54) and placed 3rd and then swam 200 breast (2:42.1) and came fifth but swam the race technically well. Then we attempted to walk up to the top of the ruins of the castle here in Thessaloniki. We took the advice of some kids who said up up up up and jumped a fence and climbed over the castle wall meant to keep people out. Then we ended up at the cafe we were trying to get to and I had the most amazing waffle I have ever eaten in my whole life.
Then we took taxis back to the pool and swam a 3km workout. Then ate some dinner and packed up. Tomorrow we are going to the beach about an hour outside of Thessaloniki. I am excited for the beach, because I have not been to one in Greece yet.
Then we took taxis back to the pool and swam a 3km workout. Then ate some dinner and packed up. Tomorrow we are going to the beach about an hour outside of Thessaloniki. I am excited for the beach, because I have not been to one in Greece yet.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Thessaloniki Meet Session Two
Last night I only swam the 100 breast. I went a 1:15 which is two seconds faster than Athens, but came 5th. The session went until after 9pm last night so I was pretty tired and did not write a blog last night. This morning is the last session of the meet and then we have a practice and then tomorrow as of right now is a day off!
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