Positive Affirmations


Rainbow Classic

This past weekend we had three people in our group that competed at the Rainbow Classic. All three swam very well, Austin Barnard just missed Age Group Sectional cuts in the 100 Fly and Free by five tenths. Stephen Boden and Ian Carpenter had lifetime bests in all six of their events. Over the next two weeks we have meets at Kamiak High School, this weekend is the distance meet, and the following weekend is the Age Group Invite. It's time to start gearing up to swim fast as our championship season approaches. We need to remeber that eating right and getting plenty of sleep are an important side of our silent training.

The last month has seen an increase not only in yardage but output in effort. You guys should be very pleased and excited about the work and performancee that we have had over the last month. Our attendance has been fantastic and shows the level of deedication that you have toward the sport.

Eating



Eat Early and Often to Recover Well

Knowing how much carbohydrate, protein and fat to get in a day is good. But knowing when you should be getting those nutrients is even better. When it comes to optimal nutrition, timing really is everything.
In general, following these guidelines for incorporating carbohydrate, protein and fat into your day:

  • Spread carbohydrate intake out over the course of the day (i.e. smaller meals and frequent snacks). This keeps blood sugar levels adequate and stable. 

  • Eat some carbohydrate before morning practice. Note: This can be in the form of juice. 

  • Eat carbohydrate in the form of a carb-electrolyte drink, such as Gatorade or Powerade, during workout IF workout is 90 minutes or longer. Gels are also acceptable. 

  • Eat carbohydrate and protein within the first 30 minutes after practice. This enables the body to replenish glycogen stores and repair muscle tissue. This is perhaps the most important time to eat!!!! 

  • Eat again (something substantial, like a real meal) before 1 hour post-practice has elapsed. This is critical to maximizing recovery!!!! 

  • Incorporate fat into the day at times that are not close to workout. Fat is necessary, but contributes little to the workout or immediate post-workout recovery period.

First Breath off the Wall...Faster Freestyle!

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Advanced Age Group (AGA)
Age: 11-13
Practices:
6 per week
Duration:
130 minutes including 90 in water/40 dry land
Dryland:
development of core based exercises & stretching
Attendance:
5 sessions each week required (11 year olds should speak with coach before attending 6 sessions as 5 is recommended)
Meets:
all meets qualified for (at least 1 each month and all championships) are required
Goals:
Continue to develop and refine stroke technique and skills as well as discipline and focus to train and compete at higher levels of swimming with and eye on moving into the Senior program. Top 16 at PNS Championships as well as Age Group Sectionals are goals.
Minimum Requirements:
Demonstrated ability to adapt to stroke corrections while training with above average focus; 15x 100 freestyle @ 1:30; 5x 200 IM @ 3:10; 8x 100 kick @ 2:00; mile freestyle; 200‘s of back and breaststroke; 100 of fly (200 preferable); ability to have fun while training harder

Summer Schedule 2010