After a quick warm-up, we got ready to swim the 500. There were quite a few swimmers and we had to split up into three heats so that everyone could swim with a timer and counter. I counted for two people and swam in the last heat. I wasn't expecting a great time, I just wanted to be part of the event.
My first 100 felt pretty fast and I was a little worried that I was going to bonk before I was done. I felt better than I expected the whole 500 and my elbow (which I messed up at the last meet) didn't bother me at all. I was surprised when I finished at 5:53.66 (with a wall start!). That was just a bit faster than my 500 time at the QUAC meet (5:56.72). With a proper start from the block, I probably could have been closer to 5:50.
My splits are below:
This was a fun event, and only cost $5 to enter! For anyone who wants to give it a shot, I'd be happy to be your timer. Entries have to be received by May 6th. Click here for event details.
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