Last Thursday I went to Maggligen for a workout with one of my former teammates and oldest swimming friends. His team was away for a meet and he went through some hard training earlier in the week so it was sort of a recovery workout with some smooth build swims. I’m thinking about making a subscription based workouts stream available, so I though you might like this one in the meantime. Download the workout as a PDF on ProSwimWorkouts.com
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Upper Keys Masters Meet Series
The Fighting Manatee Swim Club is putting together a Masters swim meet series in 2011. They will host three meets, one meet in every pool available, starting with Short Course Yards on the first weekend of February. Also during this first meet there will be a swim clinic by US Olympian Jon Olsen. Please read the meet announcement or visit their website for more information on the series.
Interview with Mike Bottom (Part 1)
University of Michigan and former Race Cub head coach Mike Bottom sat down with Gary Hall Sr. while in the Florida Keys for a training camp. You can watch the first part of the interview with Mike on the Race Club website.
Gary Hall Jr.: Olympic medalist now a hero to diabetics
Ron Judd wrote a great article on my friend Gary Hall Jr. and him living in Seattle and his after-work swimming experiences. Read the full article from the Seattle Times called “Gary Hall Jr.: Olympic medalist now a hero to diabetics” online.
Der Schwimmer und sein Meisterwerk
Christop Gertsch, former swimmer himself and now writer for different Swiss newspapers, wrote a great article on Dominik Meichtry called “Der Schwimmer und sein Meisterwerk“. This really sums up perfectly the life of a swimmer.
Boyd jumps right in
Jack Boyd, who was down in the Keys for a Race Club swim camp this past summer, began his High School swimming career with a record in the 500 yard free and a win in the 200 yard free to help Canisius to a win in their season opener. You can read the full article in the sports section on BuffaloNews.com
Where Is The Next Michael Phelps Coming From? Buffalo?
Gary Hall Sr. reflecting on his recent trip to Buffalo for a Race Club Clinic and the outcomes of the USA Swimming Summer National Championships. Read his Aqua Note called “Where Is The Next Michael Phelps Coming From? Buffalo?” for all the details or visit the photo gallery from this trip to Buffalo.
Florida Keys Swim Club Workouts
Last Friday afternoon and Saturday morning I was leading two workouts for the Florida Keys Swim Club while Head Coach Jon Olsen was out of town. We were gearing up for some fast swimming during the Saturday morning session. You can download those two workouts from ProSwimWorkouts for your use. Friday’s workout: FKSC100813 – Saturday’s workout: FKSC100814
Fighting Manatee Masters Workouts
On Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31 I was on deck coaching the Fighting Manatee Masters. Thought I share those two really basic workouts. Friday morning was shorter with 3300m and drill and stroke oriented. Saturday morning was a bit longer with 5100m and equipment heavy. You can get the two workouts at ProSwimWorkouts using the following links: FMSC100730 – FMSC100731
Fin-Alholics Anonymous
Gary Sr.’s latest Aqua Note called “Fin-Alholics Anonymous” is a great read for athletes from the swimming and finswimming community. If you’re like Gary Sr. and need help swimming more without your fins … well maybe his 12 step program can help.