Positive Affirmations


Rainbow Classic

This last weekend I loved the enthusiasm that we swam with. It rubbed off on everyone and we all swam awesome. We had several WEST swimmers that qualified for Age Group Sectionals this past weekend. Madison Pressler in the 100 and 500 Free, Annika Matthews in the 50 Free and 100 Free, Nicole Limberg in the 100 Fly, and Anthony Mikhail in the 100 Free. Peter Hanson had a fantastic swim in his 100 Free dropping nine seconds in his 100 Free to make his first Silver Time. We have the WEST Invite in two weeks, so lets get ready to swim fast.

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.

Fail to Succeed...

From one of history's greatest athletes...



Fail to Succeed...

From one of history's greatest athletes...

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Age Group
Age: 10-12
Practices:
5 per week
Duration:
105 minutes including 80 in water/25 dry land
Dry land:
Core based and other exercises to increase overall strength & fitness, stretching
Attendance:
no requirement but 4 (age 10)-5 (age 11-12) sessions strongly suggested each week for maximum progress
Meets:
3 short course (October to March) & 2 long course (April to August) required; 1 meet each month suggested
Goals:
develop the necessary skills, technique and focus to train and compete at higher levels. PNS Championship as well as Age Group Sectional qualifying is a focus.
Minimum Requirements:
demonstrates ability to adapt to stroke corrections; legal 200 individual medley; 500 freestyle (with side breathing and flip turns; 100 backstroke and breaststroke; 50 fly; 8x 100 yd freestyle @ 1:45; 8x 50 kick @ 1:15; ability to have fun while training hard.

Summer Schedule 2010