Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #263                      Friday, October 8^th, 2010

 

To:  Carleton Masters Coaches / Staff (8 addresses)

 

Bcc: Those Registered for Fall 2010 and Alumni: 7:30am Earlybirds I (42 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds II (22 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps I (40 addresses), 7:10pm Whitecaps II (26 addresses), 8:10pm Whitecaps III (25 addresses), 8:15am Saturday Only (4 addresses), Masters “Alumni” (24).

 

 

“Every choice moves us closer to or farther away from something.  Where are your choices taking your life?  What do your behaviors demonstrate that you are saying yes or no to in life?” – Eric Allenbaugh

 

 

Masters Program Notes and Cancellations

• For the Thanksgiving weekend (Oct 9-11^th) the Athletics building is open 8am-8pm, public swim is 12:30-3:30pm only (plus 11:25am-12:25pm Women only Sun Oct 10^th), and the fitness centre / cardio room is open 9am-7pm.  Note also that the Sat Oct 16^th afternoon swim is 2:45-4:30pm only.
• There is workout 8:15-9:25am Sat Oct 9^th, but no workouts Mon Oct 11^th (Thanksgiving).
• My apologies to the parents for the extra late start to Safety Supervision on Thu Sept 30^th – we’ll do our best to ensure that this doesn’t happen again.
• For those who were concerned during swimming on the morning of Mon Oct 4^th, the bird visiting the Carleton Pool left without incident through the sun deck door during the lunch time swim!

 

 

Date for your Diary: Sat Nov 27^th

The annual Carleton Masters Holiday Potluck Gathering will be held the evening of Sat Nov 27^th at Don Wells (6pm Whitecaps) and Joanie Conrad (8:10pm Whitecaps)’s place.  More details nearer the time.  This is a feast of epic proportions, not to be missed under any circumstances J !

 

 

Swimmer Notes

 

Swimmer Updates:

 - Congratulations to Kristi Dean (Coach) and Jim McConnery on the birth of their second (and his fourth!) daughter, Stella Rose Dean McConnery.  She was born the morning of Sept 29^th and weighed in at 7lbs 12oz.  Big sisters Emma, Raphaelle and Regan are very excited about the new arrival.

 - Our best wishes to Brad Shapansky (7:30am Earlybirds) who is off for the rest of the term due to surgery on Fri Oct 1^st to remove a benign meningioma brain tumor that was discovered during an MRI after his bike accident in the summer.  The surgery went well, and Brad is in good spirits.  Unfortunately, he’ll be without his drivers’ license for a few months due to suffering a seizure after the surgery.  (A seizure is a common side-effect of this type of brain surgery.)  Our best wishes for a swift recovery, and we look forward to seeing Brad back in the pool in January!  For those who are interested and not too squeamish, I’ve posted Brad’s “Frankenstein-like” post-surgery photos on the web site: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/10photo/index.html.

 - Some people will go to any “lengths” to have a good excuse to miss swimming:  Jose Vivanco (Whitecaps) has missed over three weeks due to severe knuckle scrapes incurred in an incident with a shopping cart, and Mits Kachi (Coach and 6pm Whitecaps) has missed two weeks after dropping a carving knife on his foot!

 - Here’s the latest update from George Tombler (x-6pm Whitecaps): “It turned out that my platelets weren’t as high as they should have been.  So a new series of shots are now recommended with something called Rituxan.  When I asked the girl (I am convinced that the whole health business is run by girls, most of them quite pretty) for more information she presented me with a one page pamphlet consisting of a picture of an old man having his arms around a young girl supposedly showing her how to hold a golf club. Obviously this is good medicine!  I also had a session with another pretty girl in the physiotherapy department in an attempt to relieve my back pain. I like her and not just for her looks: I think she knows her stuff.  Also I went a couple of times to my three-stroke pool but all I could manage was a couple of lengths.”

 - Lucie Boudreau (8:30am Earlybirds) missed a swim at Carleton a couple of weeks ago, so she tried out the new Gatineau pool and reports that it’s a very nice pool with lots of natural light.

 - Congratulations to Carla Sowinski (8:30am Earlybirds) who celebrated her 30^th on Sept 30^th.

 - Congratulations also to Bicki Westerheide (7:10pm Whitecaps) who turns 50 on Oct 9^th.

 - Tony Pidkalenko (x-Whitecaps) reports that the St Marys pool where he currently swims is a nice pool but a little on the warm side.  He is trying to convince the pool administrators to lower the temperature a bit from the current 28C.

 

Masters / Triathlon Swim Camps, January 2011:  There is a choice of dates for these camps being held in Margarita Island, Venezuela, see: http://www.oannesswims.com/.  Deadline for registration is Wed Oct 13^th.

 

News Articles:

- Magill on Masters: Slower is Faster: http://www.runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=20378

- Energy drink: do protein shakes improve performance?: http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/energy-drink-do-protein-shakes-improve-performance-40878

- Age-Specific Training: How to Train in Your Twenties vs. Your Seventies: http://www.asicsamerica.com/blog/post/2010/08/18/TRAIN-Age-Specific-Training-How-to-Train-in-Your-Twenties-vs-Your-Seventies.aspx

- Exercising Restores Sensitivity of Neurons That Make One Feel Full: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100824171614.htm

- Supplement Produces a 'Striking' Endurance Boost: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100826104137.htm

- Is it really harder for women to lose weight?: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/is-it-really-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight/article1690579/

 

Swim Suits for Sale:  The suits range in brand, style, and colour.  Most women’s suits are $40 and under and most men’s suits are $25 and under.  The swim suits are available for browsing whenever Lynn is coaching – just ask! 

 

Caps and Goggles to Borrow:  Lynn always has a “lost and found” bag full of spare caps and goggles to borrow if you forget (or break) yours.

 

50c Swim Caps:  The money raised selling these gently used caps for 50c will go towards the $45 annual fee to register Carleton Masters with Masters Swimming Ontario.  Just ask Lynn if you’re interested in looking at these.

 

Nose Clips for Sale:  Cost $5.  Contact Lynn if you are interested.

 

 

Fall Session Information

The normal pool space (and coaches) for the groups are as follows:

- 7:30am and 8:30am Earlybirds: deep end (Coach: Lynn)

- 6pm Whitecaps: Monday: shallow end; Tuesday/Thursday: deep end (Coach: Lynn)

- 7:10pm and 8:10pm Whitecaps: shallow end (Coaches: Monday: Lynn; Tuesday/Thursday: Mits)

- 8:10pm Whitecaps: shallow end (Coach: Mits)

- 8:15am Saturday Earlybirds: shallow end (Coaches: rotating schedule: see web site)

Exceptions will be listed in the newsletter, if I have sufficient notice. 

 

The time trials planned for this term are as follows:

Tue/Wed Oct 12/13^th: 400 (6pm Whitecaps and Earlybirds)

Tue/Wed Oct 26/27^th: 2 x 50 (6pm Whitecaps and Earlybirds)

Mon Nov 8^th: 200 (Earlybirds, 6pm and 7:10pm Whitecaps)

Thu/Fri Nov 25/26^th: 800/1500 (all)

Mon Dec 6^th: 100 (Earlybirds, 6pm and 7:10pm Whitecaps))

Thu/Fri Dec 16/17^th: end of term relays (6pm Whitecaps and Earlybirds)

 

Here are the weekday attendance statistics for the term so far.  Let’s see who can keep it up!  (As always, let me know of any errors.)

 

7:30am Earlybirds I (Sept 8-Oct 8^th; 14 workouts; range: 18-31; avg.: 24.0)

Perfect Attendance: Bruce B, Christiane W, Ian L, Madelayne DG, Ursula S

 

8:30am Earlybirds II (Sept 8-Oct 8^th; 14 workouts; range: 11-18; avg.: 14.6)

Perfect Attendance: Alan H, Amir B, Colette K, Susan N-Y

 

6pm Whitecaps I (Sept 7-Oct 7^th; 14 workouts; range: 17-29; avg.: 23.2)

Perfect Attendance: Don W, Heather G, Lina V

 

7:10pm Whitecaps II (Sept 7-Oct 7^th; 14 workouts; range: 11-16; avg.: 13.7)

Perfect Attendance: Jamie C, Mary Ann O

 

8:10pm Whitecaps III (Sept 7-Oct 7^th; 10 workouts; range: 9-23; avg.: 15.0)

Perfect Attendance: Elena C, Lynn B, Melodie G

 

 

Masters Swimming Competitions

You must register annually with Masters Swimming Ontario (MSO) if you want to compete in Masters Swimming competitions.  Registration for 2010-2011 is now underway.  Cost is now $35, if you pay by Oct 15^th ($36 after that to include postage/handling).  Please pay by cash or cheque payable to “Lynn Marshall”.  Your MSO membership will be good until Dec 31^st, 2011.  Contact Lynn for more details.  Note that you must register with MSO at least 3 weeks before the due date of the entry for your first competition. Full details on all Ontario Masters competitions can be found at: http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/competition/schedule01.htm.   
For Quebec competitions see: https://www.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx, select FNQ <show>, upcoming meets, then the appropriate month, then select the appropriate Masters meet to get more info.  If it says “sanctioned” the meet package should be available.
 
Here’s a list of tentative and confirmed upcoming competitions (mostly) in Ontario and Quebec.  More meets and more details will be added as the information become available.  Note that meet entries and confirming meet information and entry dates are your responsibility.

 

Sat Oct 16^th Brantford SCM Meet http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/BrantfordFallSprintSplashOct162010.pdf

Sat Oct 23^rd Brossard SCM Meet https://registration.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx?meetid=9969

Sun Nov 14^th Etobicoke SCM Meet http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/EOMACSemiSeriousVI.pdf

Sat Nov 20^th Coupe de Montreal SCM Meet https://registration.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx?meetid=10031

Nov 30^th, Jan 4^th, Jan 11^th One Week Swim Camps, Margarita Island, Venezuela http://www.oannesswims.com/

Sat Dec 4^th Technosport SCM Invitational Meet (U of Ottawa; details TBA)

Sat Dec 4^th Montreal North SCM Meet (details TBA)

Sun Dec 12^th North York SCM Pentathlon Meet http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/Pentathlon2010.pdf

Sat Jan 22^nd Technosport SCM Invitational Meet (U of Ottawa; details TBA)

Sun Jan 23^rd Alderwood SCY Meet, Toronto http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/ATB2011.pdf

Sun Feb 13^th Burlington SCM Meet (details TBA)

Sat Feb 19^th Technosport SCM Arthur Inglis Invitational Meet (U of Ottawa; details TBA)

Sat Feb 19^th LaSalle SCM Meet (details TBA)

Sun Mar 6^th Milton SCM Meet http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/SpringSplash2011.pdf

Mar 25-27^th Ontario Provincials SCM Nepean (details TBA)

Apr 15-17^th Quebec Provincials Trois-Rivieres (details TBA)

Sat Apr 16^th Downtown Toronto SCM Meet (details TBA)

Sat Apr 30^th Technosport SCM Invitational Meet (U of Ottawa; details TBA)

May 20-23^rd Canadian Nationals SCM Montreal (Claude Robillard; details TBA)

Sat Jun 11^th Longueuil LCM Meet (details TBA)

 

Race Results: (Please send in your results, and/or let me know if I missed your name!!)

 

Sun Sept 19^th Army Run

Here are two alumni that I missed last time.  Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca.  If I missed anyone else, please let me know!

   Half Marathon (21.1k; 5545 participants)

Lisa Hans (x-Whitecaps; 40-49): 2944^th overall; 950^th woman and 322^nd in age group in 2:07:36.2 (2:06:04.2)

   5k (6673 participants)

Steve Morton (x-Whitecaps; 30-39): 138^th overall; 118^th man and 30^th in age group in 20:11.0 (20:00.5)

 

Sun Sept 26^th Toronto Half Marathon (21.1k; 7894 participants)

Great job on a PB, Val!  Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca.  

Val Walker (6pm Whitecaps; 30-34): 646^th overall; 97^th woman and 28^th in age group in 1:42:11.4 (1:41:31.6)

 

 

Ask the Coach
 

Dear Coach:  As some of us are only registered for Saturday this term, can we do some time trials on Saturdays?  Keen Saturday Swimmer

 

Dear K.S. Swimmer:  There are currently 4 swimmers registered only for Saturdays.  While we don’t schedule “formal” time trials on Saturdays due to the variable nature of the schedule / coaches, you are most welcome to request a time trial anytime, space permitting!

 
Private and Semi-Private Masters Swim Lessons

 

Fall:

Mon 9:45-10:45am: Oct 25; Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Dec 6, 13

Fri 9:45-10:45am: Oct 22, 29; Nov 5, 12, 19, 26; Dec 10, 17

 

Prices:
Private: $52.50 per hour, plus HST.
Semi-Private (2-3 swimmers; per swimmer): $34 per hour, plus HST.

 
Reminders

 

Fall / Winter Masters Programs

Below are the details on the programs available for Fall 2010 / Winter 2011.  Registration for both Fall and Winter is underway.  You must register in person or by phone: 613-520-4480.  Note that some groups are filling up quickly, and those on the waiting list cannot always be accommodated in their first choice of program.  The Fall 7:30am and 6pm groups are full (waiting lists available).  The Winter 6pm group is nearly full.

   Masters remains a members-only program – details on memberships can be found at: http://www2.carleton.ca/athletics/membership/membership-prices/. 

   Note that the free parking (before 9am and after 4pm) pass now applies to all one year memberships.

   Here are the programs, dates, prices, and coaches:

Fall 2010: Tue Sept 7^th to Fri Dec 17^th (no workouts Mon Oct 11^th: Thanksgiving)

Winter 2011: Tue Jan 4^th to Fri Apr 15^th (no workouts Mon Feb 21^st: Family Day)

7:30am Earlybirds 1: 7:30-8:30am MWF: $120 plus tax each term (barcodes: Fall: 2466; Winter: 2468) Coach: Lynn; deep end

8:30am Earlybirds 2: 8:30-9:30am MWF: $120 plus tax each term (barcodes: Fall: 2467; Winter: 2469) Coach: Lynn; deep end

6pm Whitecaps 1: 6:00-7:10pm MTuTh: $132 plus tax each term (barcodes: Fall: 2470; Winter: 2473) Coach: Lynn; shallow end M; deep end Tu/Th

7:10pm Whitecaps 2: 7:10-8:10pm MTuTh: $120 plus tax each term (barcodes: Fall: 2471; Winter: 2474)

   Coach: Lynn (Mon); Mits (Tu/Th); shallow end

8:10pm Whitecaps 3: 8:10-9:10pm TuTh: $88 plus tax each term (barcodes: Fall: 2472; Winter: 2475) Coach: Mits; shallow end

8:15am Saturday Earlybirds: 8:15-9:25am Sat: $40 plus tax each term (barcodes: Fall: 2761; Winter: 2762)

   Coach: rotating schedule; shallow end

6pm Child Safety Supervision: 6:00-7:10pm MTuTh: $120 each term (barcodes: Fall 2476; Winter: 2477); baby pool

 

Newsletter: An e-newsletter (like this one) is sent out about every two weeks.  If you have new lane-mates, please mention to them that they should give their e-mail address to their coach if they'd like to receive it.
 
Suggestions for Workouts or Interested in Making up a Workout or a Set?: If you have suggestions for the workouts (something you like that we never do, or something you dislike that we do too much!), or if you'd like to try making up a workout or a set in a workout, just talk to your coach. 
 
Interested in Copies of the Workouts?: Are you interested in getting copies of Lynn's workouts ahead of time?  Let me know.  I usually e-mail out two week’s worth of workouts on alternate Sundays.  (Note that these are only the workouts that Lynn coaches.  If Lynn is not your coach, the workouts sent by e-mail will be different from the workouts your coach gives you!)
 
Weekly Social Events: All swimmers are invited to join us for:
- Thursday Dinner (after 6pm Whitecaps I workout: all year)
- Thursday Drinks (after 8:10pm Whitecaps workout: Sept-Apr)
- Saturday Brunch (after 8:15-9:25am workout: Sept-Jun; after 10:30-11:30am workout: July-Aug)
Meet by the Control Desk after workout.
 
Triathletes: Check out Rudy Hollywood’s website: http://www.trirudy.com and subscribe to the daily tri-news e-mail.
 
General Information: Program information, photos, old newsletters and the Carleton Masters records, among other things, can be viewed at: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com.
Your input to this newsletter is most welcome, especially for the Swimmer Notes, Race Results and Ask the Coach sections!  To be added to or removed from the receiver list, just let me know (lynnmarshall@sympatico.ca). 
 
Happy lengths!
Lynn
 
lynnmarshall@sympatico.ca (or for quicker response: lynnmar@sce.carleton.ca)  
Club website: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com