If you asked me five minutes ago, I would have told you it wasn't going to happen. I have a cold (just a cold, really); I am exhausted, I got in the pool for the first time in a week just a few hours ago, and I don't have anything to give. However, with 19 minutes to go until the Finals and Semis tonight start, I am watching Katie Ledecky swim the 1500, just a short time after swimming the 200 Free. If you asked me to swim a 1500 right now I would likely whack you over the head with a cucumber. (Don't ask, a cucumber just seemed like something accessible that would get the point across, but not do real damage.) I understand Katie Ledecky is not really human, but a 200/1500 combo is particularly ridiculous. If she can do that today, I can at least get in a paragraph or two. Of course, an emergency call from the vet put a pretty big wrench in that plan.
For today, let me just say this is a really hard sport. I am a little under the weather at this point, I put in one hour in the pool, and I am wrecked. If you are a swimmer, you already have a healthy respect for what these athletes are doing at Olympic Trials. If you aren't, go jump in a pool and try to do a 400 IM. If you live, you'll understand.
So, now I am going to relax, recover and enjoy. I hope you do the same, and tomorrow I'll be back with more.
Predictions results:
Women's 100 Fly - Notwithstanding my whole commentary above, I am sticking with the teenagers, Tori Huske, Claire Curzan - Nailed it.
Men's 100 Breast - Michael Andrew, Nic Fink - SO CLOSE. .07 seconds separated 1st from 3rd.
Women's 400 Free - Katie Ledecky, Paige Madden - Nailed it.
Predictions:
Men's 200 Free - Kieran Smith, Zach Apple
Women's 100 Back - Regan Smith, Olivia Smoliga
Men's 100 Back - Ryan Murphy, Shaine Casas
Women's 100 Breaststroke - Lilly King, Lydia Jacoby
What to look forward to:
A better effort from me tomorrow.
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