Dear Coach: Can the Earlybirds try some
fun relays (e.g. kick, scull, worst stroke, dog paddle, etc.) at the end of the
session? I Like Relays
Dear I.L. Relays: Sure! We'll add in a couple
of fun relays in addition to the 4x50FR and 4x50MR.
Dear Coach: How can I get the water out
of my ears after swimming? I have problems sleeping due to the water in my
ears, and am becoming very prone to ear infections. Water In My
Ears
Dear W.I.M. Ears: First I'd suggest
trying ear drops. You can buy these at the pharmacy or you can make your
own. A mixture of rubbing alcohol, and vinegar or hydrogen peroxide
works well. The rubbing alcohol helps the water evaporate and the
vinegar / peroxide changes the pH in your ear to help avoid
infection. If the drops don't help, you may need to try ear plugs.
You can buy these off the shelf, or have them custom made.
Dear Coach: What happened to the pace
clock that was on the mural wall at the shallow end? Also, I sometimes
notice that the various pace clocks are not synchronized with each other, and
find it very difficult to keep track of the pace times when that's the
case. Always Checking My Times
Dear A.C.M. Times: The pace clock on the shallow end
wall has been removed as it broke. I expect that it will be repaired /
replaced over the shut down. The pace clocks sometimes get out of synch
due to various reasons (waterpolo games, power outages, portable ones being
moved, etc.). If you ever notice a problem, just let your coach know and
we'll fix it!
Dear Coach: I sometimes feel rather
dizzy at morning workout. Any ideas? Dizzy Swimmer
Dear D. Swimmer: Feeling dizzy during workout normally
indicates that your body needs food and or liquid. It's important to eat a
(small) breakfast before morning workout. If your stomach rebels at the
thought of food, try to find something bland (e.g. arrowroot cookies, granola
bar, etc.) that won't upset it. You should also drink plenty of fluid
(not coffee! -- that's a diuretic) in the morning and bring a water bottle to
the pool.
Dear Coach: When you write the main set
on the black board, what's the difference between 4 x 25, 2 x 50, and 1 x 100 --
they each total 100m, right? A New Swimmer
Dear A.N. Swimmer: Yes, each totals 100m, but the number
of times you stop during each 100m is different. The number on the right
indicates how far you swim without stopping (the distance or repeat). The
number on the left indicates how many times you repeat that distance. The
pace time that accompanies each part of the set is the amount of time (including
rest) for each of the repeats. For example, this set could be: 2 x (
4 x 25 @ :45, 2 x 50 @ 1:20, 1 x 100 @ 2:40 ). In this case you would do
four times 25m where you start each one 45 seconds after the previous one, then
two times 50m, where you start each one 1 minute and 20 seconds after the
previous one, and then one times 100m, where you start the next set 2 minutes
and 40 seconds after you start the 100, and then repeat the whole thing a second
time. If you're ever confused about the notations on the board, just
ask!
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