To: Carleton Coaches
Bcc: Those Registered for Fall/Winter 2002/2003: 7:30am Earlybirds (39 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (26 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps (59 addresses), 8pm Nightcaps (27 addresses), 6am High Intensity (19 addresses), High Intensity p.m. (5 addresses), Varsity registered with Masters (6 addresses), Masters "Alumni" (23 members)
Dear Coach: I have been working on improving my turns and sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. Do you have any hints on how to judge the wall correctly. Turning Faster
Dear T. Faster: Basically, it just takes practice. You need to start thinking about your distance from the wall when you go past the flags. You may need to slightly lengthen or shorten your last couple of strokes so that you end up the right distance from the wall (neither too close or too far). Start by keeping track of the number of strokes you do from the flags to the wall, and once you figure out the right number (for you) try to keep it consistent.
Dear Coach: Is there any chance that the long distance IM workouts be dropped from the workout rotation or some lanes be given a choice of shorter distances? It seems that many in our lane do not make the pace times and/or choose to leave early on those days. Not a Long Distance IM Fan
Dear N. L. D. I. M. Fan: How do other swimmers feel about the long distance IM theme? Let me know. If there's ever any workout that isn't working out for your lane due to the pace times, distance, number of swimmers, etc., you need to let your coach know. The guideline for long distance IM is that most swims are IM and most distances are 200m plus. This does allow coaches to mix in some shorter distances and/or non-IM. I've passed on this comment to all the coaches and asked that they ensure their workouts are accessible to all. However, please let your coach know when you particularly dislike (or like!) a workout.
Private and Semi-Private Masters Lessons
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.
Private lesson times for Fall/Winter are: 4-5pm Monday, and 7:15-8pm Tuesday/Thursday.
Contact Lynn for details/availability (times are available in March).
RemindersInterested in Copies of the Workouts?: Are you interested in getting copies of the Earlybird Masters workouts ahead of time? Let me know. I usually e-mail out the week’s workouts (Wednesday through Monday) on Sunday.
Triathletes: Check out Rudy Hollywood’s (Earlybirds/Whitecaps) website: http://www.trirudy.com and subscribe to the daily tri-news e-mail.
Your input to this newsletter is most welcome, especially for the Swimmer Notes, 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!