Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Meet #5 - Mesa Aquatics SCM East Valley Invite
I participated in my fifth swim meet of the year this past weekend, swimming the 50 Free, 50 Breast, and the 100 Breast. I managed to swim two personal bests despite having a couple of "equipment malfunctions" (i.e., goggles either filling with water or slipping down on my face) during both of my Breaststroke swims. My 50 Free went perfectly and I swam my fastest 50 of the year.
The highlight of the meet was being able to meet up with James Adams, who came all the way from Washington state to participate in a "smack-down" challenge with another Arizona swimmer. He posted some great times and took first in his age group in all of his events. In addition, he broke an Inland record to boot. Great swimming, James! Here's a photo I took with my cell phone that shows the start of his last event, the 400 Free. Everyone is lined up so well, I honestly can't make out where he is.
The weather was a bit warmer than expected, and just before the start of the meet, it looked like we were going to get rained on. A big dark cloud appeared, but once the temperature started to rise, it dissipated. It did provide some nice shade while I counted laps for James in his 800 FR.
The highlight of the meet was being able to meet up with James Adams, who came all the way from Washington state to participate in a "smack-down" challenge with another Arizona swimmer. He posted some great times and took first in his age group in all of his events. In addition, he broke an Inland record to boot. Great swimming, James! Here's a photo I took with my cell phone that shows the start of his last event, the 400 Free. Everyone is lined up so well, I honestly can't make out where he is.
Here's a YouTube link to his 200 Free: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csynf1_hKgg&feature=colike
The weather was a bit warmer than expected, and just before the start of the meet, it looked like we were going to get rained on. A big dark cloud appeared, but once the temperature started to rise, it dissipated. It did provide some nice shade while I counted laps for James in his 800 FR.
In all, another great meet hosted by Mesa Aquatics. My next meet is the Ron Johnson Invitational, which is being held at my home pool at ASU. It will be fun, no doubt!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Arrrrgh, Matey! It be Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Ahoy! Check out what the Island Cats are doing for this here special day:
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Arizona Jewel
I spent the most wonderful day with three of my swim friends at Fossil Creek. What an absolutely beautiful place, and so close to home.
Now that I've seen the creek, I want to go back and do the Fossil Springs trail, which takes you to the source of the beautiful blue-green water that flows in the creek. The four-mile hike, with a 1600 foot elevation drop, takes you to five springs, called Fossil Springs, that pour out more than a million gallons an hour of 72-degree water from a limestone ledge. I can't wait to see it!! Next time. :) Until then, enjoy the creek photos.
This is the first place we stopped and took a cool dip.
Now that I've seen the creek, I want to go back and do the Fossil Springs trail, which takes you to the source of the beautiful blue-green water that flows in the creek. The four-mile hike, with a 1600 foot elevation drop, takes you to five springs, called Fossil Springs, that pour out more than a million gallons an hour of 72-degree water from a limestone ledge. I can't wait to see it!! Next time. :) Until then, enjoy the creek photos.
This is the first place we stopped and took a cool dip. 
You can see how clear and beautiful the water is, not to mention my three gorgeous friends. :)
The big falls on the creek. Besides swimming, I was able to stand under the waterfall.
It was soooo loud.
Kate, Kelly, and Felissa. They're the best!
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