PAVE YOUR WAY

 

Our championship meets are fast approaching and they will be here in a blink of the eye.  Start now to re-focus on your workout sessions and fine tune those “little things” we talk about.  

I was reading through my old yearly swimming journals and found this classic from years ago and you should stop and think about its message.

GOOD—BETTER—-BEST

 

I took this little saying and put it in a way that a swimmer might be able to relate to it.  Don’t ever let what you started rest.  

Good is your start,

Better shows heart, but

Best is that swimmer,

Who finishes what they begin,

With focus, courage and a strong finishing kick

There is a lot going on at a swim meet and each level meet brings its own challenges, expectations and stresses.  Will there be disappointments, and I’ll be totally honest with you, all athletes will have moments where they come up short.  It’s what you do next that will not only define you as an athlete but more importantly the person you are going to be.  It’s all about building character.

POSITIVE THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Race day is test day to see where we are at that point of the season.  It will test both where you are physically and mentally and make no mistake both areas are vital to your success.  Besides the physical work you do in training it is important do develop a pre-race routine, a strategy to manage your nerves so that you can stay focused on your performance.  In doing so you will increase your chances of performing well when it matters.

Remember race day is not just about winning—it’s about giving it your all, learning something from the experience and enjoying the process.

WEEKLY SET FOR SPEED

16x50 with fins

2@55

2@50

2@45

2@40

100 cruise kick (25 boards/50 on back no boards/25 boards

2@50

2@45

2@40

2@35

100 kick (25 boards/50 no boards/25 boards

WEEKLY NUTRITION TIP

Young swimmers can’t be expected to eat healthy 365 days of the year that would be asking a lot.  Be careful not to fall into the trap of mindless eating where you are eating anything just to eat.  It’s best to eat mindfully and choose healthy, nutritious food whenever possible to allow your body to function at its highest level.  Always hydrate and keep drinking water.  Did you know that eating fruit also helps with keeping you hydrated throughout the day.

TRIVIA TIME

What do swimmers call the moment they switch from underwater kicks to swimming?

Hint— we worked on it this past week and I have said it over and over.