So lets have this as an update to the US masters nationals going on in AZ this week. Unfortunately I punted on this one due to illness, but I will live it through all the great swims sure to come. First up is an old friend of mine who I swam with a few weeks ago in a qualifying meet. You all know Taylor Spivey, she is one of Americas up and coming and here now stars in ITU racing. I have known Taylor since she was born, her mom came into the LA lifeguard family the same time I had to retest after my leave of absence(10 years to chase the pro triathlete dream).

Well this is about Bonnie Spivey, the mom and quite accomplished athlete herself. She is now 60 years old and she just won the 1650 in under 20 minutes. She also went under in the meet we swam awhile back, so didnt really get anything out of her taper it appears. It happens with us old farts sometimes, but solid performance.

https://www.usms.org/...ls-heat-psych-sheets

Also saw an old name from the old days in the mens mile, John Holbeck. He just missed the 20 flat mark by a second, but got a 5th place for some good points. The 1000 is still going on, wonder how many are doing the double today??? John was a name you would see in the old days coming out in the lead of most swims. He also had a pretty good bike and run to go with it..