I have just returned from my second meet of the season after a 3rd place finish in the 50 m free and a 2nd place in the 100m free. The competition was held at the Ohio State’s amazing aquatic facility. I was competing against the top pros in the USA and some Olympic medalists from around the world.

Here are the links to the videos of my races. I just tried to upload my own but the videos are too big. Check them out below!

You might have to scroll down until you see 100 FREE A FINAL, and 50 FREE A FINAL in the list.

http://www.swimnetwork.com/Events/Meets/2010/April/Columbus-Grand-Prix.aspx

http://www.swimnetwork.com/Events/Meets/2010/April/Columbus-Grand-Prix.aspx
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Sunday March 21 2010.
This is my first post. So, I have been in back in Auburn since the end of January really busting my a**  here in training. I am currently my strongest ever, but am feeling the side effects of the weights in the pool. I am very heavy in the water, I would describe it as a stiff, sore, lumbering feeling. This is the time of year to feel like this though.

I have been also working to correct a few tiny technical mistakes in my stroke. When it comes to my technique I can really be a perfectionist which at times is frustrating. I guess I got a little sloppy last semester when I was doing my thesis full time and only swimming when I could, just to stay in shape.

It’s still early in the season and I am confident that I will be able to iron everything out in time for when it really counts. (continue reading…)