GoSwim GoldMain Set Tuesday - January 31, 2012
0 commentsMain set today included freestyle 50s and 100s, with a couple of kick sets at the end.
All Strokes - Medball Toss
If you're looking for challenging ways to gain fitness for your legs, while adding a fun aspect to your training, medballs can certainly help accomplish that task.
Swimming Pics of the Week - August 4, 2011
With the talk of tech suits coming back up, I thought I'd post a pic and short video of what people still use their tech suits for.
Turns - Dolphin / Group
Coaching in a group setting sometimes requires that you give technique work that everyone is able to do.
Turns - Dolphin Kick on Your Back
Developing a great underwater dolphin is something swimmers can work on every day.
Swimming Set of the Week - July 1, 2011
This week's set includes Rocket Launchers (in honor of Independence-Day fireworks), some pulling, and a kick set grand finale.
Swimming Set of the Week - June 24, 2011
Kick set this week...working on 6-beat flutter plus dolphin plus breaststroke.
All Strokes - Vertical Dolphin Variations
Last week we linked to a video of Michael Phelps practicing vertical dolphin kick with weights strapped around his waist.
Butterfly - Underwater Weapon
Ultimately, the sport of competitive swimming is about racing. Finding what skills, or weapons, work best for you in those races is key to winning.
New Toy - Finis Foil Monofin
Look what we got to play with this morning. It's the new Finis Foil Monofin.
Main Set Tuesday - February 8, 2011
A longer set this morning which required some thinking, and pinpointing exactly what the coach wanted done. Just like yesterday, without attacking the focus points, it's just going back and forth.
Main Set Tuesday - January 25, 2011
Oh man... talk about feeling your age. If anything does it, it's hypoxic work.
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Main Set Thursday - February 2, 2012 - Groundhog Practice
by Reemi Wentzel about 9 hours ago
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Main Set Wednesday - February 1, 2012
by Reemi Wentzel about 9 hours ago
Well..? tell me... there is always something to learn. (if you have time) more » -
Main Set Wednesday - February 1, 2012
by Glenn Mills about 11 hours ago
Nice! I like those back in the day stories. I may have a few myself. ;) Thanks. more » -
Main Set Wednesday - February 1, 2012
by Reemi Wentzel about 13 hours ago
Eight years old and being taught breaststroke in 61 degrees water (part of a river in Amsterdam). Kind of like to share this and being pr... more » -
Main Set Thursday - February 2, 2012 - Groundhog Practice
by Reemi Wentzel about 14 hours ago
Hmmm.. today I will be doing something boring in the pool... free.. free.. free and some more free and then as a desert FREE and then as ... more » -
Main Set Thursday - February 2, 2012 - Groundhog Practice
by Sheila about 22 hours ago
Good analogy. And I love that movie. more » -
Main Set Thursday - February 2, 2012 - Groundhog Practice
by Reemi Wentzel 1 day ago
Thanks Glenn for reminding me. Yes there is a multitude of similarities in daily life and training day in and day out. It is so utmost e... more » -
Main Set Groundhog's Day
by Reemi Wentzel 1 day ago
Well, that must be great fun! I am thinking how to do that by myself. Did you make a video from this event, Barbara? .. would love to se... more » -
Main Set Wednesday - February 1, 2012
by Glenn Mills 1 day ago
I think it was about 77°. more » -
Main Set Wednesday - February 1, 2012
by Reemi Wentzel 1 day ago
How cold? .. Just curious. more »
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