Carleton Masters Newsletter #25                        Sunday, December 2nd, 2001

To: Carleton Coaches

Bcc: Early Birds (39 addresses); Whitecaps (58 addresses), Nightcaps (32 addresses)

Announcements

Carleton Masters Xmas Potluck Party: As usual this was a great feast.  It was good to see people there from all the groups.  A big thank you to Don, Joanie, Sam, and Ben (Whitecaps) for hosting the party.  Meyer (Nightcaps) has volunteered his family's house for a Spring party (March time frame)! 

Fall and Winter Sessions, plus Toonie Swims: The last workout in the Fall session for the Earlybirds is Wednesday, December 19th.  For the Whitecaps and Nightcaps the last workout is Thursday, December 20th.  The Winter session starts on Wednesday, January 2nd for the Earlybirds and on Thursday, January 3rd for the Whitecaps and Nightcaps.

Cost for the Winter session (which runs until April 18/19th) is $125 + $8.75 GST = $133.75 for Earlybirds and Whitecaps and $85 + $5.95 GST = $90.95 for Nightcaps.  Coaches will be the same as in the Fall: Earlybirds: Lynn; Whitecaps: Kristi/Mits; Nightcaps: Lynn; Saturdays: Rotating schedule.  If you register for any program before the holidays, you will be entered in a draw.  The winner of the draw receives 2 Senator's tickets and your program fee is refunded!  Note that the Nightcaps group filled up in the Fall, and the Earlybirds I class is also close to capacity, so registering early is a good idea!

Many people have expressed interest in Toonie swims (extra $2 workouts) over the holidays.  As the facility is closed Dec 23-26th, 31st and Jan 1st, the available dates are Dec 21st, 22nd, and 27-30th.  Planning is in progress and you will be informed once dates/times are finalized.

Update: Not-so-Hot Showers: Our apologies for the on-going problems with the showers (Women's and Men's) which have been even worse over the last week or so.  This is being looked into.  Please continue to let me know of any problems, and I'll pass on the word.

Suggestions for Workouts or Interested in Making up a Workout or a Set?: If you have suggestions for the workouts or if you'd like to try making up a workout or a set in a workout, just talk to your coach.  The "weird IM" brain testing set that many of you enjoyed (and some didn't like!) this week was based on a suggestion by Alan (Earlybirds) after a much shorter IM set a few weeks ago.  Also, due to a request by Andrew K (Earlybirds) some of you will have an opportunity (optionally) to do a lactate tolerance set (i.e. suffer a lot!) the week of December 10th.

Swim Team Fundraiser: This week is your last chance to buy (cheap) Ottawa Senator's tickets!!  The Carleton Varsity Ravens Swim Team (along with the other Varsity teams), is selling Senators Hockey Tickets for "Raven's Night" at the Corel Centre on Thursday, January 24th, 7pm, Senator's vs. the Boston Bruins.  The tickets (300s rows J-L, valued at $60) are being sold for $40, $10 of which goes towards the Varsity team.  Contact Lynn if interested.

Interested in Copies of the Workouts?: If you are interested in getting copies of some Masters workouts ahead of time, let me know. I usually e-mail out the week’s workouts on Sunday.

Social Events: All swimmers are invited to join us for:
Thursday Dinner (after Whitecaps workout): Meet by the Tuck Shop around 7:45pm
Thursday Drink (after Nightcaps workout): Meet by the Tuck Shop around 9:30pm
Saturday Brunch (after 9-10am workout): Meet by the Tuck Shop around 10:30am

Triathletes: Check out Rudy Hollywood’s (Whitecaps) website: http://www.trirudy.com and subscribe to the daily tri-news e-mail.

Race Reports (as usual, please let me know if I've missed anyone or any races!):

The following Carleton Masters who recently completed (running) Marathons:
 
On Sunday, November 18th, Rudy (Earlybirds/Whitecaps) completed the Philadelphia Marathon in 3:14.22 finishing 16th out of 325 in his age group (50-59) and 367th out of a huge field of 3960 finishers!  This was despite a nagging heel injury that hampered his training!  Full details at: http://www.philadelphiamarathon.com/
 
On Saturday, November 24th, Darren and Paul G (Nightcaps) completed the Northern Central Trail Marathon (Baltimore) in 3:07.46 and 3:09.02 to finish 25th and 28th overall out of a field of 326 finishers.  Darren finished 6th in the 40-44 age group while Paul was 7th in the 35-39 age group.  They highly recommend this as a fun marathon course!  Full details at http://www.brrc.com
 
Congratulations guys!!! 

Varsity Results:

Waterpolo: The Carleton Men's Varsity Ravens Waterpolo Team competed in the OUA Championships on November 24-25th at MacMaster University (Hamilton).  They finished fourth, narrowly missing out on the bronze medal in an overtime game.

Swimming: The Carleton Women's and Men's Swim Teams competed in the First Eynon Division Championships on November 24-25th at Brock University (St. Catharines).  Despite missing some team members (who also play waterpolo) the team finished a solid sixth in the Championships, with some good mid-season results.  Top man was Keegan Harris who had two 3rd place, one fourth and a sixth place finish in 100 breast (1:07.78), 200 breast (2:29.53), 50 breast (31.03), and 1500 free (17:25.93).  Top woman was Clara Tarjan with two sixth place and one seventh place finish in 50 fly (32.08), 100 fly (1:10.84), and 200 fly (2:36.05).

Masters Competitions:
Thanks to Danny Finch (SWYM coach and Technosport swimmer), here's an updated list of Masters meets for 2002.  You must be a member of MSO (Masters Swimming Ontario, cost $20/yr) to compete.  Ask Lynn for more details on MSO and competitions.
 
TECH sprint Sat Jan 19/02 Ottawa U
1000 Islands Y Sun Jan 20/02 Brockville
Invitation provinciale Sat-Sun, Jan 19-20/02 Montréal, QC
Ottawa Y Sat Jan 26/02 Brewer Park
Alderwood 27th Invitational (SCY) Sun Jan 27/02 Etobicoke
TECH distance Sat Feb 2/02 Ottawa U
Winterlude (LCM) Sat Feb 9/02 Nepean Sportplex
London Silver Dolphins (LCM) Sun Feb 10/02 London
Rideau Speedeaus Sat Feb 16/02 Nepean Sportplex
Burlington Personal Best Meet Sun Feb 17/02 Burlington
Compétition McAuslan Sat-Sun, Feb 16-17/02 LaSalle, QC
Milton Masters Sun Mar 3/02 Milton
TECH Invitational Sat Mar 16/02 Ottawa U
World Masters (LCM) Sat-Fri, Mar 23-29/02 Christchurch, NZ
Ontario Provincials Fri-Sun, Apr 5-7/02 Etobicoke
TECH sprint Sat Apr 13/02 Ottawa U
Quebec Provincials Fri-Sun, Apr 19-21/02 Dollard, QC
TECH sprint Sat May 11/02 Ottawa U
American Masters Nationals (SCY) Tue-Fri, May 14-17/02, Honolulu, HA
Canadian Masters Nationals (LCM) Fri-Mon, May 17-20/02, Harry Bailey, Saskatoon
TECH distance Sat Jun 1/02 Ottawa U
TECH 3km Sat Jul 13/02 Meech Lake
American Masters Nationals (LCM) Fri-Mon, Aug 16-19/02, Cleveland, OH
TECH 4km Sat Aug 17/02 Meech Lake
World Masters Swimming Games Sat-Sun, Oct 5-13/02 Melbourne, AU

Ask the Coach

Dear Coach:  I like to swim in the mornings but I find 7:30-8:30am is a bit too late as I have to be at work by 8:00-8:30am.  Is there any chance of starting an earlier group?  Very Early Bird

Dear V.E.Bird:  Kristi (Head Coach) is looking into starting an earlier morning group, possibly in the March time frame.  Stay tuned!  (If anyone else in interested, please let Lynn know.)

Dear Coach: I like the Nightcaps time (8-9pm) and cannot make any of the other groups.  Is there any chance of this group being offered in the summer (May-August)?  Want to Swim Year Round

Dear W.t.S.Y.Round: The coaching staff will find out if there's a chance of keeping the Nightcaps pool time in the summer and we'll let you know.  (Again, if you are interested in this, please let Lynn know.)

Dear Coach: I have been doing weights three times per week and I feel stronger, but I don't think it's helping my swimming.  Any suggestions?  Just call me "Arnie"!

Dear "Arnie": While doing weights is important, especially as we get older, some exercises are more helpful for swimming that others.  A swimmers' strength training clinic will be held Sat Jan 12, 19 and Feb 2nd 11am-1pm in the Fitness Centre (Cost for members: $30 + $2.10 GST = $32.10).  This course will help you augment your weight training routine to improve your swimming.  This course was offered in the fall.  Perhaps someone who took it could give me their feedback?

Dear Coach: Will we have an opportunity to work on stroke technique in January?  I still haven't quite got fly figured out!  Wanna Fly

Dear W.Fly: Yes, we will we working on stroke technique in January, though not to the same depth that we did it in the Back to Basics group in September.  Remember also, that you can ask the coach for stroke tips at any time!

Early Birds and Night Caps Notes

Time trials: As some people have expressed interest in doing a time trial(s) before the end of the term, I am going to offer a chance to each lane to do time trials on a certain day.  If you do not want to do time trials on the day your lane has the opportunity, you can move to the lane next to yours and do the normal workout.  If you miss the day your lane does time trials, you can join another lane on a day you do attend.  You can do time trials in any event(s) that you like.  However, those in the Nightcaps group will not be able to dive in due to the shallow water (you will have to start in the water).
Schedule:
Nightcaps:
Tue Dec 4th: Lanes 5 & 6
Thu Dec 6th: Lane 4
Tue Dec 11th: Lane 3
Thu Dec 13th: Lane 2
Tue Dec 18th: Lane 1
Earlybirds:
Mon Dec 3rd: Lane 6
Wed Dec 5th: Lane 5
Mon Dec 10th: Lane 4
Wed Dec 12th: Lane 3
Fri Dec 14th: Lane 2
Mon Dec 17th: Lane 1
 
Lactate Tolerance Set: By popular demand, you will have the opportunity (optional) to do a lactate tolerance set (i.e. swim really hard several times until your muscles scream for mercy -- the "good" part is that you get lots of rest!) on December 11, 12, 13 or 14th.
 
Last Workout:  Would you like to do something different at the last workout of the session (Wed Dec 19th or Thu Dec 20th)?  Options include fun relays, waterpolo, etc.  Just let me know!
 
Attendance: Here are the attendance award leaders to date:
Earlybirds:
Perfect attendance: Alan, Bernie, Gwen, Julie
Missed one workout: Becky, Jeff, Margaret, Penny
Missed two workouts: Dorothy, Renee
Nightcaps:
Perfect attendance: Karl
Missed one workout: N/A
Missed two workouts: Dragos
 
 
Private Masters Lessons

Fall times for private Masters lessons with Lynn are Monday 4-5pm, Wednesday 8-9pm, and Saturday noon-1pm. Prices for Carleton Members are $35 for 1 lesson, $65 for 2, $90 for 3, $112 for 4 and $132 for 5 lessons, all plus GST.  Lessons are also available to non-Members at a higher cost ($50, $85, $115, $142 and $162, all plus GST, for 1-5 lessons, respectively).  Contact Lynn for availability.

General Information

Program information, old newsletters and the Carleton Masters records can be viewed at: http://lynnmarshall.tripod.ca/. 

Your input to this weekly newsletter is most welcome, especially for the race results and "Ask the Coach" sections!  To be added or removed from the receiver list, just let me know (lynnmarshall@sympatico.ca).

See you at the pool!