Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #44                               Sunday, August 11th, 2002

To: Carleton Coaches

Bcc: Early Birds (65 addresses); Whitecaps (80 addresses), Nightcaps (40 addresses), Varsity registered with Masters (13 addresses), Very Early Birds (38 addresses)

Summer Session
Just a reminder that only the following workouts are available in July/August:
6:30am Earlybirds: MWF 6:30-7:30am and Sat 9-10am
7:30am Earlybirds: MWF 7:30-8:30am and Sat 9-10am
Whitecaps: MTuTh 6:00-7:10pm (child safety supervision offered) and Sat 9-10am (NO safety supervision)
If you ever need to check the workout schedule, it's posted on the website!
 
Carleton Aquatics Coordinator
Barb Hale has taken over from Steve Baird as Aquatics Coordinator as of August 6th.  We welcome Barb back to this role, and wish Steve all the best in his continuing role in Athletics.
 
Club News
Anna and Anders (both 7:30am Earlybirds) send in this report:
"We are pleased to announce the arrival of our baby boy! We have now officially joined the world of the sleep deprived!
He decided to join us about two weeks early on at 3:20 a.m. July 27th. It
all took place after a fast labour of 5h! Mom went into labour just hours after finishing the Friday morning masters swim at Carleton. Baby, mom and dad are doing great and are now settling into new routines at home.
Our first task is to find the manual. I refuse to believe that they would
ship such a complex product without a manual. :-)
Stats: 3435g (7lbs 9oz) and 53cm (20.9")!"
A picture can be found at: http://lynnmarshall.tripo= d.ca/baby.JPG
 
Marilyn (x-coach) and Jack Adams joined the Whitecaps for dinner on Thursday, August 8th.  There were 10 people in total and we enjoyed hearing about their travels and looking at photos of their new house (complete with pool!) in Jamaica.
 
Margaret (8:30am Earlybirds) was in Manchester for part of the Commonwealth Games.  She watched the swimming heats on the first day, and saw some amazing swimmers and swims, including Ian Thorpe in the 400m freestyle.  She sent a postcard which is posted on the pool bulletin board.  Thanks, Margaret!
 
Lisa O (7:30am Earlybirds) is interested in sharing a locker in the women's change room.  She's willing to pay half.  She'd prefer to find someone who already has a locker, but is also willing to line up for a locker in September, if someone who currently doesn't have a locker would like to share.  You can contact Lisa at lisaokun@hotmail.com or 244-4575.
 
Fall Session Information
The Fall Programs officially start on Monday, September 16th.  The Athletics Program Guide with the program information is out and registration is open!  Full details are on the web page.  A summary of programs/prices is given here.  Note that the pool will be shut for a full month in 2003 (April 4th p.m. to May 4th inclusive) due to extensive work needed on the diving towers.
 
Membership Cost (Masters is only open to members): Annual Full Membership: $306+GST; Swim Only Annual Membership: $266+GST; Other Membership types/durations available (see Guide). 
 
The Masters groups (Sept 16 - Dec 19 and Jan 2 - Apr 4) are:
7:30am Earlybirds: MWF 7:30-8:30am and Sat 8-9am OR 9-10am (Weekday Coach: Lynn): $120+GST per term
8:30am Earlybirds: MWF 8:30-9:30am and Sat 8-9am OR 9-10am (Weekday Coach: Lynn): $120+GST per term
Whitecaps: MTuTh 6-7:10pm and Sat 8-9am OR 9-10am (Weekday Coaches: Blake / Mits): $120+GST per term
Nightcaps: TuTh 8-9pm and Sat 8-9am or 9-10am (Weekday Coach: Louise): $85+GST per term
Child Safety Supervision: MTuTh 6-7:10pm and Sat 9-10am: $80 (no GST) per term
The Saturday coaching schedule will rotate among the regular and substitute coaches.
 
The "High Intensity" groups (training with the Varsity Swim Team; Sept 16 - Feb 17) are:
High Intensity a.m.: MWF 6-7:30am (limit: 20 swimmers; Coach: Lynn): $165+GST [already 5 people registered!]
High Intensity p.m.: M 7-9pm, W 6-7:40pm, Sat 5-7pm (limit: 6 swimmers; Coach: John): $165+GST
Note: To join one of these two groups, swimmers must be able to repeat 100s free on 1:45 or better, and 100s non-free/IM on 2:00 or better.  You cannot mix-and-match Masters and High Intensity (Varsity) workouts.  In particular, High Intensity participants may not attend the Masters Saturday morning workouts.  High Intensity a.m. participants can purchase an Early Bird Membership (good only on weekdays before 9am), if they only use the facilities for these workouts.
 
The Very Earlybirds (MWF 6:30-7:30am and Sat 8-9am OR 9-10am) will start up again when the Varsity season is over (Feb 26 - Apr 4): $50+GST.
 
A Strength Training for Swimmers 6hr mini-course will be offered in the weight room: 11am-1pm Sat Sept 14, 21 and Oct 5th; or Sat Jan 11, 18, and Feb 1st: $35+GST ($75+GST for non-members)
 
Full details and prices of all programs is in the Program Guide.
 
Toonie Schedule
Note that the Summer session will end Thursday, August 29th / Friday, August 30th, and the Fall Session does not start until Monday, September 16th.  Due to popular demand, we will be offering toonie workouts for the first two weeks of September.  These workouts cost $2 each (pay the coach on deck) and are open to all who have registered for Fall (Masters or High Intensity).
Toonie workouts will be held:
MWF 7:30-8:30am: Wednesday, September 4th to Friday, September 13th
MTuTh 6-7:10pm: Tuesday, September 3rd to Thursday, September 12th
Sat 9-10am: September 7th and 14th
All workouts are 6-lanes (one coach) with no safety supervision offered; coaches TBA.
 
 
Summer Session Notes:
 
Time Trials:
The August Time Trials (TTs) are coming up soon!  There will be a timed distance freestyle swim this week, followed by some (optional) short distance time trials -- 400m or less: you pick the event(s).  Here is the schedule:
 
Tue Aug 13th/Wed Aug 14th: distance fs TT for all (800m for those >2:00/100fs; 1500m for others)
Thu Aug 15th/Fri Aug 16th: TTs for lane 1 (Whitecaps "B" in deep end)
Mon Aug 19th: TTs for lane 2 (Whitecaps "A" in deep end)
Tue Aug 20th/Wed Aug 21st: TTs for lane 3 (Whitecaps "B" in deep end)
Thu Aug 22nd/Fri Aug 23rd: TTs for lane 4 (Whitecaps "A" in deep end)
Mon Aug 26th: TTs for lane 5 (Whitecaps "B" in deep end)
Tue Aug 27th/Wed Aug 28th: TTs for lane 6 (Whitecaps "A" in deep end)
Thu Aug 29th/Fri Aug 30th: fun day (your suggestions are welcome -- so far we've discussed an inner tube relay, T-shirt relay, the usual fs and medley relays, ...!)
 
You don't have to do your short distance time trials on exactly the day indicated.  In particular, for the Whitecaps who want to start from a dive, you must do your time trials on a day when your group is in the deep end.
 
Attendance:
After six weeks (16 weekdays workouts), here are the statistics on the Very Earlybirds, Earlybirds and Whitecaps groups.  Vacation season is upon us, so only Andrew K and Elaine Y are maintaining their perfect attendance!
 
Very Earlybirds: range 7-23, average 15.4
Perfect Weekday Attendance: Andrew K
Missed 1 Workout: Jen G, Meyer
Missed 3 Workouts: Jacinthe, Sandy M, Tamara, Victoria
 
Earlybirds: range 11-25, average 16.1
Perfect Weekday Attendance: Elaine Y
Missed 1 Workout: Isla, Jeff F
Missed 2 Workouts: Dorothy, Julie
 
Whitecaps "A": range 11-24, average 17.6
Missed 1 Workout: Andras, Debbie O
Missed 2 Workouts: Keegan, Patricia
Missed 3 Workouts: Elaine C
 
Whitecaps "B": range 5-22, average 9.4
Missed 3 Workouts: Charles O
 
 
Race Reports and Swim Meets
 
Open Water Races:
Technosport is organizing another open water race at Meech Lake on Saturday, August 17th (4k swim from Blanchet to O'Brien).  Several Carleton Masters will be participating.  Anyone can register on the day for $35.  The entry fee includes brunch in Chelsea after the swim.  Check-in is at 7:30am; race starts at 8am.
 
If you would like to participate in the MSO Ontario Open Water 5km Championships to be held in St. Marys Quarry (near Stratford) on Sunday, September 8th (the Sunday after Labour Day), ask for details.  You must be registered with MSO.
 
Triathlons and other Race Results: (Please let me know if I've missed anyone or any races.)
Congratulations to all these swimmers on some great results!
 
Ironman USA, Lake Placid, Sun July 27th (3.8k/180k/42k)
Kawal (Very Earlybirds): 1621st overall, 292nd in his age group in: 16:56:33.
This is a great achievement for Kawal -- he took 40min off his swim time from last year (and wants to take off another 20min next year)!!
 
Kingston Triathlon, Sun Aug 4th: Short Course (750m/30k/7.2k; 282 competitors)
Rob L (Very Earlybirds): 18th overall, 2nd in his age group and 1st Clydesdale (men over 200lbs) in 1:38:54
Chad C (Whitecaps): 95th overall and 11th in his age group in 1:53:58
Andy J (Very Earlybirds): 119th overall, 9th in his age group and 6th Clydesdale in 1:57:26
Kristi D (Coach): 234th overall and 17th in her age group in 2:15:52
 
Kingston Triathlon, Sun Aug 4th: Long Course (2k/56.2k/15k; 181 competitors)
Jim Y (Very Earlybirds): 26th overall and 5th in his age group in 3:23:24
Cynthia C (Whitecaps): 52nd overall and 3rd in her age group in 3:35:02
Alex B (Earlybirds): 140th overall and 16th in his age group in 4:20:24
 
Kingston Triathlon, Sun Aug 4th: Long Course Team (2k/56.2k/15k; 20 teams)
Jen G (Very Earlybirds) did the swim for team Green/Green/White; 15th overall and 2nd women's team in 3:50:24
 
Ste Agathe 5k Swim, Sun Aug 4th (20 competitors)
Mel B (Earlybirds): 15th overall and 1st in her age group in 1:40:10   
 
Ste Agathe Triathlon, Sun Aug 4th (1k/35k/8k; 145 competitors)
Tom M (Whitecaps): 2nd overall and 1st in his age group in 1:46:36
Jacinthe (Very Earlybirds): 74th overall and 6th in her age group in 2:12:18
Andy J (Very Earlybirds) wrote an inspiring race report on the Kingston Triathlon for the TriRudy list.  Have a look at: http://lynnmarshal= l.tripod.ca/AndyJReport.txt
 
 
Ask the Coach

Dear Coach:  I have been doing some longer swims during public swim and often lose track.  I can't see the pace clock and can't see my watch unless I stop swimming.  Can you recommend a watch that I can see without stopping?  Is that 200 or 250m?!

Dear I. T. 250m:  An analog pace clock is much easier to read at a glance than a digital watch, thus prescription goggles are definitely the best way to go.  There are lots of brands available by mail order and they are reasonably priced (US$20-40).  I recently found an Ontario company (this avoids duty), see: http://www.aquagoggles.com. = One swimmer, Steve J (Earlybirds), recommends the following: http://www.swans-spo= rts.com/swim/index.html.  The majority of prescription goggles are intended for short sighted swimmers, but Jim L (Earlybirds) tracked down some prescription goggles for the far-sighted that are available through Vision Plus (Mr. Kavanagh) at 1 Centrepointe Drive (Medical Building), Nepean, phone: 226-7739 (cost around C$70).  If you prefer not to get prescription goggles, you need to find a watch with a large display, or one that you can set to beep every 250m or so, to help you keep track.

Dear Coach:  I am trying to locate Speedo Anti-Fog Drops for my goggles here in town.  I've tried the Orleans Rec Centre, The Running Room, and Sport Chek with no luck.  Any suggestions?  Frustrated.

Dear Frustrated:  Speedo Anti-Fog Drops (and the cheaper TYR version) are available by mail order.  However, I don't know of a local source.  Can anyone help??  Other options (other than the anti-fog drops) are saliva and, I've heard (but never tried this myself!), a drop of dish washing liquid. 

 
Private and Semi-Private Masters Lessons
 
Prices for private lessons for Carleton Members are $35 for 1 hour, $65 for 2, $90 for 3, $112 for 4 and $132 for 5 hours, all plus GST.  Private lessons are also available to non-Members at a higher cost ($50, $85, $115, $142 and $162, all plus GST, for 1-5 hours, respectively). 

For those who want to take semi-private lessons (2-3 students), the cost per student for Carleton Members is $21 for 1 hour, $39 for 2, $54 for 3, $67.20 for 4, and $79.20 for 5 hours, all plus GST.  Semi-private lessons for non-Members cost (per student) $30 for 1 hour, $51 for 2, $69 for 3, $85.20 for 4, and $97.20 for 5 hours, all plus GST.

Tentative private lesson times for Fall are: 4-5pm Monday, and 7:15-8pm Tuesday/Thursday.  Prices may increase slightly.

Contact Lynn for details/availability.

Reminders
 
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?: If you are interested in getting copies of the Earlybird, Whitecaps and/or Nightcaps Masters workouts ahead of time?  Let me know.  I usually e-mail out the week=92s workouts (Tuesday through Monday) on Sunday.

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

Triathletes: Check out Rudy Hollywood's (Earlybirds/Whitecaps) website: http://www.trirudy.com and subscribe to the daily tri-news e-mail.
General Information: Program information, old newsletters and the Carleton Masters records can be viewed at: http://lynnmarshall.tripod.ca/. 

Your input to this 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!