While camped out at home recovering from shoulder surgery and performing the simplest of arm movements (and feeling incredibly sorry for myself), more than 900 adult swimmers from all over Northern California and the West Coast participated in the 2010 Pacific Masters Short Course yards championship swim meet this past weekend.
In the largest local meet on the West Coast, held at the Dolores Bengston Aquatic Center in Pleasanton, California, 19 records were broken: 12 individual and 7 relays. There were competitors in every age group from ages 18-94.
For complete details and results, visit the Pacific Masters Swimming website.
Congratulations to all swimmers, and a very special shout out to my buddy Cokie Lepinski ...
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The Pacific Masters Short Course Yards Championships will be held at the Dolores Bengston Aquatic Center, Pleasanton, California, April 16th through 18th.
USPS registration deadline is April 2nd.
Online registration deadline is midnight April 7th. You can register online here.
There are no deck entries for the championship meet.
For more information: http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/10wcmTvmScy.pdf
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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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Photo of the Day
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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Photo of the Day
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 teams
How does Cokie feel about all of this? To quote her Facebook status, “OMG ...
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Swimming News
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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