Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter
#126 Sunday, September 18th,
2005
To: Carleton Coaches (11 addresses)
Bcc:
Those Registered for Fall 2005 and
Alumni: High Intensity (13 addresses), 7:30am Earlybirds (27
addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (14 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "A" (37
addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "B" (31 addresses), Nightcaps (15 addresses),
Masters "Alumni" (6 members).
Plus Those Registered for 2004-05 and Alumni:
6:30am Earlybirds (23 addresses), 7:30am Earlybirds (32 addresses),
8:30am Earlybirds (8 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "A" (16 addresses),
6pm Whitecaps "B" (11 addresses), Nightcaps (20 addresses), Masters "Alumni" (31
members).
Note: I will be cleaning up the
e-mail lists over the next few weeks. If you are not
planning to register for Fall 2005 but want to continue receiving the
newsletter, please let me know (if you have not already done so).
Welcome
All
Welcome to all new and returning Carleton Masters
swimmers. If you are planning to swim in Fall 2005 and have not yet
registered, details on the programs and prices are in the reminders section
below. There is still space in all groups, except 6am High
Intensity.
My apologies to those who were misinformed by the
Athletics office about the start date of the session (it was Tuesday or
Wednesday, not Monday).
MSO Registration
Interested in competing in Masters Swimming Competitions
this season? If so, it's time to renew / purchase your annual Masters
Swimming Ontario (MSO) membership. Cost is $25 (cash or cheque payable to
"Carleton Masters Swim Club"), and your membership will be good until Dec 31st,
2006. For new memberships I need: name, full address, home phone, date of
birth and whether or not you've been registered with any Ontario Masters swim
club previously. For renewals, just let me know if any of your contact
information has changed. Please get this information and your money to
Lynn by Sat Oct 1st. Carleton Masters charges
a $1 late fee for registrations after that date.
Swimmer
Notes
Birth Announcement:Fiona H (Whitecaps "B"), husband Mark and big brother Gavin
report that Jonas Brigg Blackburn was born at 9:16pm on September 1st,
2005. Weighing in at 7 pounds, 11 ounces, he is a wonderful, healthy boy
who looks just like his Dad! Everyone is doing really well and we're
loving this new family. Gavin likes to hold his baby brother and seems to
be adjusting well to the change. There is a photo of Jonas on the web
site: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/sum05photos/.
Baby
Photo: Sarah F (7:30am Earlybirds) and husband Tate have
named their son (born 3:10pm Sept 1st) Jack Alexander Farrish McLeod, and there
is now a photo of Jack on the web site: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/sum05photos/.
Update from Jeffrey and
Julie: Jeffrey F (x-7:30am Earlybirds) reports that Julie
D-F (x-7:30am Earlybirds) will be returning to the pool in
January. Jeffrey will be limiting himself to cycling for now. Baby
Laurent is growing fast and a recent photo can be seen at: http://laurent.mtbhost.com/CanoeTrip/slides/IMG_3364.html.
Congrats to
Maxim: Congratulations to Maxim H (Summer
Whitecaps "A") on making the Titans Water Polo competitive Bantam A (Sharks)
boy's team! Maxim was told in June that he'd need to improve his speed and
endurance to make the team, as at age 12, he is a year younger than most on the
team. That's why Maxim joined Masters for the summer. He trained
hard and came to nearly every workout, except for one week when he was at water
polo camp, and it paid off! We look forward to seeing him again next
summer.
Men's Suit for
Sale: Men's Black Nylon Speedo briefs with Carleton Masters logo.
Size 32, only worn once. Asking $20. Please contact jeffrey.furry@gmail.com.
Adult Coed Recreational
Water Polo: Registration has started for the adult coed recreational
water polo league. This program is primarily targeted at adults (women and
men, age 17+) with no competitive water polo experience but attempts to
accommodate more experienced players as well. There are usually about
equal numbers of men and women ranging in age from 18 to 50. For more
details see: http://titanswp.hypermart.net/Titans200304/menu_programs_rec.html or
contact Jason: jason.sterne@alcatel.com.
Nose Clips for Sale: Cost $5. Contact
Lynn if you are interested.
Carleton Swim
Suits: Carleton swim suits (in a range of sizes) will be
available in the October/November time frame.
Fall Session
Information
This section will inform you ahead of time of any
upcoming special sets / workouts. Note that the workout themes are posted
on the bulletin board and web site: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask your coach.
Starting next time (in two weeks), we'll list those
with perfect weekday attendance in this section. For now, I just
wanted to mention Francois A's (High Intensity 1, High
Intensity 2, 7:30am Earlybirds) training schedule. Francois has
registered in no less than three groups for this term! As he attended the
7:30am $3 workout on Mon Sept 12th, in addition to the regular session
workouts, he did 8 swim workouts this past week. No doubt he slept well
last night.
Masters Swimming
Competitions
You must register
annually with Masters Swimming Ontario (MSO) if you want to compete in
Masters Swimming competitions. Registration / renewals are due by
Sat Oct 1st. Details above.
Sat Nov 26th am Technosport
Sprint Meet (Ottawa U)
Sat Dec 3rd am Technosport
Distance Meet (Ottawa U)
Sat Jan 7th am
Technosport Sprint Meet (Ottawa U)
Sat Jan 15th 1000 Island Y
Masters Meet (Brockville)
Sat Jan 28th am Technosport
Distance Meet (Ottawa U)
Sat Feb 11th pm Nepean
Winterlude Meet (Sportsplex; LC)
Sat Mar 11th am Technosport
Sprint Meet (Ottawa U)
Fri Mar 31 - Sun Apr 2nd
Provincial Championships (St Catharines)
Sat Apr 8th am Technosport
Sprint Meet (Ottawa U)
Sat May 13th am Technosport
Sprint Meet (Ottawa U; maybe LC)
Sat Jun 3rd am Technosport
Distance Meet (Ottawa U; maybe LC)
Aug 4-11th, 2006 XI
FINA World Masters Championships, Stanford, California, USA. Details at:
http://www.2006finamasters.org
Race
Results: (Please send in your
results!!)
Sat Sept 3rd Canadian Triathlon,
Ottawa
Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca. Here is Margie B's
(Whitecaps "A") race report from
TriRudy:
September 3rd was fabulous! Thanks to all the
volunteers, patiently doling out water and treats, dodging the empty cups
hurtling towards them, cheering whether we smiled or not. Thanks to my friends
for boosting me with their fabulous banner ("That's for me!", I wanted to
shout), and to my brilliant family and better half for cheering me on like
motivational speakers: "You are strong!", they called in spite of their usual
British reserve. I actually laughed during the race - the big race that I had
been so worked up about! Thanks to those who inspired my participation,
especially Mark for the plan, the training tips, not to mention letting me worry
out loud. The race day: I was so thoroughly
craving the race. Having moved during the summer, I had restricted myself to
only one other triathlon all summer long. It was a beautiful morning and I was
feeling quite cheery... The swim: Two small panics; first of
all, there were all those nasty arms pushing me down - I was burning loads of
energy just to stay afloat. But that episode passed and I forgot about it....
And then, just as I was looking forward to wrapping up the swim, I saw a school
of triathletes turning around at the buoys! Gasp - another loop? I thought that
was for the full Iron competitors... Ah, just a short turn back to the beach.
Don't panic. In the end, I came out feeling very positive, which set the tone
for the remainder of the race. (note to self: next time, read the map three
times). The bike (my weakest) may not have been fast compared to
the "Trirudy-ites", but it felt wonderful to me with all those cheering people.
Admittedly, I was in severe pain by the end, and counting down those laps. (Note
to self: sort out pain points). It really helped to think of my amazing sister,
who I had visited the day before in hospital. She had just completed her own
double-Iron-equivalent: a day and a half of intense and difficult child birth.
"This is nothing in comparison," I told myself, "just keep going." And I did.
After the bike, I dawdled a little in transition, talking to
some folks by the bike racks, wondering how on Earth they could have finished so
fast - Ah, a relay team. They fell silent so I could "concentrate". (Most
thoughtful, thanks... I must have been stalling on that final leg).
The final leg: I started out strong... well, actually, that was
what those sweet volunteers said, so there's no telling how I really started. I
was tired, I won't deny it. I felt thirsty and slow, and hungry and full all at
once, and I kept contemplating those little yellow huts along the way... (Note
to self: Go, or forget it, as they say). I pushed along slowly, knowing I was
close. "Just keep going, don't let yourself stop" I thought. Who knows what
happens to your legs if you stop. Soon, I was pulling into the finish line, with
just enough steam to pass the woman in front, whether she was in my race or
not. I crossed the finish line. Delighted and reaching my
"stretch target". Some poor fellow had to pull the race chip from my ankle. Too
tired to thank him. I soon discovered my parents waiting for
me, impressed as anything, they said. My motivational speakers arrived, a bottle
of bubbly and flowers in hand to top off a wonderful day. What a
superb experience I had for my first Half. All that's missing now is the next
one.
And here's Louise R's (6:30am Earlybirds)
volunteer report:
"They can't hear your soft voice," my fellow water table
volunteer told me, as runners bypassed my "Coke, Gatorade and
water!" As much as my triathlon skills are in need of honing, my
volunteer skills are even worse. Because I spent the first half
century of my life with no competitive sports involvement whatsoever, when I say
"looking good" or "nice pace", I feel as if I'm speaking a foreign
language. Sometimes as I struggle to find the right words to
cheer someone on, particularly those I know and care about, they are long gone
down the path by the time I manage to open my mouth. And
everyone is so nice to my friend Kristin and me as we jostle for first and
second place in our age category. (In every triathlon we've done this season,
we've been the only ones in our age category.) As my husband says, "Doesn't that
tell you something?" Nevertheless, even though the races are
over, I want to say to the competitors,"You are amazing! Go iron people and half
iron people! Your skill and good humour in the sun and rain really are an
inspiration!" It's wonderful to have an iron distance race in
Ottawa, and I hope more spectators come out next time.
Congratulations on a superb accomplishment. In future, I'll yell louder.
Sun
Sept 4th Maine Triathlon, Camden MN (1/2mi, 27mi, 6.6mi; 199 competitors)
Congratulations to
Andy J (6:30am Earlybirds) and Ilona (Lily) C
(Whitecaps "A") who did very well on an extremely challenging course. Lily
was 45th overall and the 8th woman in 2:33:26. Andy was 8th overall and
8th man in 2:14:55. Full results at: http://www.trifind.net/results/Maine_Sport/05/indv.htm. Here's
Andy's report:
Lil and I
had excellent races in Maine this past weekend... Was the hardest tri I had ever
done. The hilliest run and also the hilliest ride.. I've ridden lots in the Gats
and a couple times in Placid on the IM course and this bike course was much
tougher. Lil finished 8th women and I was 8th overall. There were no categories
for age groups or anything like that. More importantly we had a
blast. Went to Gloucester, Maine and saw the fisherman's memorial, ate lobster
and clams at a small hole in the wall joint,etc., lots of shopping
too.
Sun
Sept 4th Virginia Beach Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon (21,729
competitors)
Darcia
and Glenn (6:30am Earlybirds) competed in this huge event and
did very well! Darcia was 2493rd overall, 666th woman and 108th in women's
35-39 in 2:02:40 (chip time 1:51:56 -- over 10min to get past the start
line!). Glenn was 1793rd overall, 1372nd man and 135th in men's 45-49 in
1:58:43 (chip time 1:47:58). Full results at http://www.rnrhalf.com/.
Sun
Sept 11th MSO 5km Swim Championships, St Marys (62
competitors)
Lynn
(Earlybirds/Whitecaps "A" coach) finished 2nd overall, 1st woman and 1st in
women's 40-44 in 1:08:23.
Sat
Sept 17th Montreal Esprit Triathlon
Congrats to those who
participated. If I missed anyone, let me know! Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca.
Olympic
(1.5k/40k/10k; 374 competitors)
Blair C (Whitecaps "A"): 4th overall, 4th man and 2nd
in men's 35-39 in 2:04:19
Half
Ironman (2k/90k/21.1k; 155 competitors)
Glenn (6:30am Earlybirds): 117th overall, and 12th in men's 45-49 in
5:44:11
Darcia (6:30am Earlybirds): 121st overall, and 5th in women's 35-39 in
5:53:35
Ironman
(results not yet available)
Ask the Coach
Dear Coach: Why do the
lanes go in opposite directions and what do you mean by lane etiquette? A
Newbie
Dear A. Newbie: Welcome to Masters
swimming! Lanes that are next to each other go in opposite directions so
that if you hit arms with someone in the lane next to you which happens
occasionally, you are both going in the same direction, so it is usually not
very painful. If you're not sure which direction your lane should go,
ask! Lane etiquette is the rules we follow to ensure that there are no
collisions while swimming. The most important rule is that those who are
not swimming should keep out of the way of those who are. Thus, if you are
resting at the end of the lane, move over right next to the lane rope, so that
those swimming can turn without interference.
Dear Coach: Should I come to
the 8am or the 9am workout on Saturday morning? Saturday
Swimmer
Dear S. Swimmer: You can come to whichever workout
fits your schedule best. The workout is the same for both hours.
Usually the 8am workout is a bit less busy, as those with children in safety
supervision and those planning to go to brunch with the group swim at 9am.
For example, on Sat Sept 17th there were 18 at the 8am workout, and 23 at the
9am workout.
Dear Coach: My swim suits
keep wearing out. I'd like to get a polyester suit, but the Carleton
women's suits don't offer enough support. Any suggestions? Busty
Swimmer
Dear B. Swimmer: A polyester suit is always a
good choice, as it will last at least a year of daily use. Aquasport (http://www.aquasport.ca) in Montreal sells three
"conservative" styles of polyester suits with built in bras. You can order
by phone (1-800-567-6660) or in person.
Private and Semi-Private
Masters Swim Lessons
Fall/Winter
Availability:
Mon 9:45-10:45am: Dec-Apr
Mon 3-4pm: Sept-Apr
Mon 4-5pm: Jan 9, Feb 6, Apr 17
Wed 8-9pm: Dec-Apr
Fri 9:45-10:45am: Sept 30, Nov 4, Dec 16,
Jan-Apr
Sat 7-8pm: Oct 1,
8
2005-2006
Prices: Private: Non-Members: $55 for 1 hour,
$100 for 2, $140 for 3, and $180 for 4 hours, all plus GST.
Semi-Private (2-3 swimmers; per swimmer): Non-Members:
$35 for 1 hour, $65 for 2, $90 for 3, and $115 for 4 hours, all plus
GST. (Carleton Members get a 25% discount on the above
prices.) Contact Lynn for
bookings.
Reminders
Fall Session Details and
Registration
Full details on the new Membership categories
and Fall/Winter Masters Programs are now posted on the Masters (http://carletonmasters.tripod.com)
and Carleton (http://www.carleton.ca/athletics) web pages. You
can register on-line (follow the links from Carleton Athletics above), or by
phone or in person at the Customer Service Office (1st floor, 520-4480)
8:30am-4:30pm M-F, excluding holidays.
Note that the swim only and early bird memberships have
been eliminated, but the morning membership has been extended to include
weekends, so will work for those who swim only in the mornings (including
Saturday). Due to the membership changes, the Masters prices have
decreased for this Fall/Winter. Staff/students, see the note
below on the "bump up" fee required if you want to join the Masters programs
(members only). Full details on membership can be found at: http://www.carleton.ca/athletics/membership.html.
Here's a summary of the Masters programs for Fall (session
runs until Sat Dec 17th, except Mon Oct 10th
[Thanksgiving]). Prices listed are for members (no Gold member
discount):
7:30am Earlybirds (Coach: Lynn):
7:30-8:30am MWF + 8-9am OR 9-10am Sat ($120+GST)
8:30am Earlybirds (Coach: Lynn):
8:30-9:30am MWF + 8-9am OR 9-10am Sat ($120+GST)
Whitecaps (Coaches: Lynn & Mits):
6:00-7:10pm MTuTh + 8-9am OR 9-10am Sat ($120+GST)
Nightcaps (Coach: Louise): 8:00-9:00pm
TuTh + 8-9am OR 9-10am Sat ($86+GST)
Child Safety Supervision: 6:00-7:10pm
MTuTh + 9-10am Sat ($87, no GST)
High Intensity I (Coach: Lynn):
6:00-7:30am MWF ($180+GST: Note: price includes Jan/Feb) [Full --
contact me to be put on waiting list]
High Intensity II (Coach: Lynn):
7:30-9:30am TuTh ($180+GST: Note: price includes Jan/Feb)
High Intensity III (Coaches: Claudia &
Tarek): 7:15-9:00pm M; 6:00-7:40pm W; 5:00-7:00pm Sat ($180+GST: Note:
price includes Jan/Feb)
(Note the
High Intensity groups train with the Varsity team and the slowest lane does 100s
free on 1:45 and 100s non-free on 2:00.)
Faculty/Staff/Students Please Note
September Membership Change
As announced in the July 11th "Today @
Carleton" (see: http://www.carleton.ca/newsnet/), faculty, staff and
students will not be considered Full Athletics Members starting in September,
2005. While faculty, staff and students will continue to be admitted free
of charge to public swims and the weight room upon showing their staff/student
card, they must pay full price (the non-member rate) for all programs unless
they pay a "bump up" fee of $50/term for a "Gold Membership" which will
give a 25% discount on most programs, and access to members only
programs. As the Masters programs are members only programs, any
faculty, staff or students who wish to swim with Masters must pay this "bump up"
fee of $50/term. The Gold
Membership will also give access to the cardio room. Faculty, staff and
students who do not want to purchase a Gold Membership can get a cardio room
pass for $25/term.
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 will be different from the workouts your coach gives
you!)
Weekly Social Events: All swimmers are
invited to join us for:
Thursday Dinner (after Whitecaps workout): Meet by the
Control Desk around 7:45pm
Thursday Drinks (after Nightcaps workout): Meet by the
Control Desk around 9:30pm
Saturday Brunch (after 9-10am workout): Meet by the
Control Desk around 10:30am
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).