Olympic Swimming

[docicu3]

So do the americans have to swim with a 7 lb disadvantage given how far ahead they are in the 4 X 200 meter relay.....it almost seems unfair somehow.

What the hell did the Chinese do to this pool???

[GPK]

damn....sub 7:00 for the 200Meter relay

It seemed like everyone of our guys lengthened the lead.
For the first time the wonderful camera displays for the swimming
got screwed up. We got too far ahead.

[docicu3]

And on the balance beam the Chinese Choke.....c'mon USA make it happen now girlfriends

[Riot]

Originally Posted by docicu3

So do the americans have to swim with a 7 lb disadvantage given how far ahead they are in the 4 X 200 meter relay.....it almost seems unfair somehow.

What the hell did the Chinese do to this pool???

It's indeed built for speed: 9 feet deep rather than 5 feet (less wash); it has two extra unused lanes on the outside (10 lanes rather than 8) = less wash; and it has gutters all around (less wash, the waves break into the gutters).

The other big deal is the swimsuit construction improvement (ultrasonic seams, pressure panels to maximize oxygen flow to major muscle groups)

These guys also do other things like train at altitude, have detailed nutritional glycogen-reloading plans (carb to protein ratios, intake timing after exercise, etc.)

Sports medicine - pretty cool stuff

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Riot

It's indeed built for speed: 9 feet deep rather than 5 feet (less wash); it has two extra unused lanes on the outside (10 lanes rather than 8) = less wash; and it has gutters all around (less wash, the waves break into the gutters).

The other big deal is the swimsuit construction improvement (ultrasonic seams, pressure panels to maximize oxygen flow to major muscle groups)

These guys also do other things like train at altitude, have detailed nutritional glycogen-reloading plans (carb to protein ratios, intake timing after exercise, etc.)

Sports medicine - pretty cool stuff

whatever you say Coach Pants, I mean Riot!

[Riot]

I'm just here for Coaches picks ...

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Riot

I'm just here for Coaches picks ...

I agree... its time they make swimming a pari-mutuel event. Eventhough Phelps would be 1-9 every race.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by Riot

It's indeed built for speed: 9 feet deep rather than 5 feet (less wash); it has two extra unused lanes on the outside (10 lanes rather than 8) = less wash; and it has gutters all around (less wash, the waves break into the gutters).

For 2 days been waiting for this here.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Riot

It's indeed built for speed: 9 feet deep rather than 5 feet (less wash); it has two extra unused lanes on the outside (10 lanes rather than 8) = less wash; and it has gutters all around (less wash, the waves break into the gutters).

The other big deal is the swimsuit construction improvement (ultrasonic seams, pressure panels to maximize oxygen flow to major muscle groups)

These guys also do other things like train at altitude, have detailed nutritional glycogen-reloading plans (carb to protein ratios, intake timing after exercise, etc.)

Sports medicine - pretty cool stuff

If you hear what Phelps is eating for Breakfast everyday, it is insane, he eats close to 5,000 calories for Breakfast

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by Scav

If you hear what Phelps is eating for Breakfast everyday, it is insane, he eats close to 5,000 calories for Breakfast

That's when I have the most energy, too(3-5 hours after eating too much.) That's why I don't really understand why baseball teams have an open buffet after the game. Seems to me it would be better to eat a lot about 3-5 hours before the game.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

That's when I have the most energy, too(3-5 hours after eating too much.) That's why I don't really understand why baseball teams have an open buffet after the game. Seems to me it would be better to eat a lot about 3-5 hours before the game.

Replenishing the used stored muscle glycogen is best within the first 2 hours post-exercise. So I guess there is perhaps some small scientific justification for that. But I somehow doubt that's why they do that

I heard or read something that the USA team uses a ratio of 2.37 grams carb per gram of protein for post-ex replenishment (or 2.67, I forget ...) The most amazing thing was seeing Phelps blowing out after his 200 butterfly (was that last night?), then the team getting him back fit WITHIN ONE HOUR to run a relay - unbelievable ...

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Scav

If you hear what Phelps is eating for Breakfast everyday, it is insane, he eats close to 5,000 calories for Breakfast

What's so unusual about that?

[TheSpyder]

I laughed...then burped.

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

What's so unusual about that?