I am still alive. I plan to wrap up the Tuolumne County Masters Aquatics 2010 calendar today, and I will have a life again. In fact, after I toss this cantankerous, s-l-o-w Dell computer out the window, I will attend the Pacific Masters Swimming annual meeting / potluck at Heather Farms in Walnut Creek.
Here is a sneak peek of what I've been up to...
Any other USMS teams out there need a calendar?
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So, I’m in the process of editing thousands of images for this Tuolumne County Aquatics Masters (TCAM) calendar. I came across this image from the Pacific Masters Swimming 2009 Short Course Meters Championships. I don’t know who this is – he isn’t a teammate – but I dig the water flowing off his head. If anyone knows who this is, tell him to email me - I have many more images he might enjoy.
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Injuries and a heavy workload prevented me from competing in triathlons this past season. (Remember, I came to U.S. Masters swimming to feel more confident in the swim portion of triathlons.) This change of plans had me hanging out at the pool more than normal which allowed me to get to know some fun, interesting folks (is it me, or are swimmers a tad less competitive than triathletes?). They've inspired me to compete in a few swim meets - assuming my numerous injuries heal. I’m not giving up on triathlons, mind you, just thinking about getting out there and seeing what I can do competitively in the pool. Our Tuolumne County Aquatics Masters ...
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Results from the Pacific Masters Swimming 2009 Short Course Meters Championships can be found here: http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/09/09wcmscmsplit.html
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Taken at the Pacific Masters Short Course Meters Championships last weekend, Heather Farm Park... I wonder if they're married?
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Congratulations U.S. Masters Swimmer Cokie Lepinski for setting a World Record in the 100 breaststroke at the Pacific Masters Short Course Meters Championships!!! Here is what Cokie did in Walnut Creek:
7 swims 4 lifetime bests 1 World Record* 1 Pacific Masters record 5 First places 2 Second places (I’m pretty sure the woman who beat her in at least one of these races was much, much younger) Her new team, Marin Pirates Masters, with only 3 swimmers - placed 18th out of 43 teamsHow does Cokie feel about all of this? To quote her Facebook status, “OMG ...
I made it through the Central Valley’s uber-thick fog early yesterday morning to get to Day 2 of the Pacific Masters Short Course Meters Championships in Walnut Creek. The home team, Walnut Creek Masters, did a great job hosting the event and keeping the positive spirit alive. I was disappointed not to be competing (remember the bum shoulder?) but I certainly had big fun cheering for my TCAM teammates and reconnecting with many of the wonderful folks I met at the USMS Convention in Chicago. I recognized many people from the Summer National Senior Games, whose photos I took completely randomly at that event. I introduced myself to some, others I felt shy about ...
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The preliminary Pacific Masters Swimming Schedule has been posted to the web site. There are 11 pool meets and 12 open water events currently scheduled . Please note, this schedule is subject to change. Mark your calendars! 2010 Pacific Masters Swimming Championship Meets include: Short Course Yards 16-18 April 2010 Pleasanton, California Long Course Meters 9-11 July Santa Cruz, California Short Course Meters 8-10 October Walnut Creek, California
See you there, right?
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Six out of seven days in the pool was one too many last week. Or perhaps the swimming gods have struck me down for talking smack about the breaststroke. Either way, according to my doc, I’ve torn or severely strained a left intercostal muscle, and I’m out of the pool.
Excuse me while I whine… Is it just me, or are there other U.S. Masters Swimmers who take two steps forward and one step back? I had two seriously huge breakthrough moments these past two weeks. I finally grocked the breaststroke kick, and I added a couple extra feet to my glide off the wall. By ...
