The Boyd and Dietrich families, who spent a week down in the Florida Keys for a Race Club Swim Camp put together a short video for us. It’s a must see!
Month: August 2010
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
Champion Ingredients
Something I get asked a lot lately particularly by people not familiar with swimming is “What makes a champion in your sport?“. What I’m about to tell you could apply to almost any sport but, of course, comes from what I believe makes for a great swimmer.
First, let’s try to clear up why it is so hard for newcomers to break into the top. It seems that you see many of the same athletes dominate a sport for a long time as newcomers slowly work their way up to take the baton once the champions leave. Rarely do we see someone breaking into the top right away. This gradual process is most likely due to the fact that the best often keep getting better.
But what is it that separates the best from the rest? And what do you need to even have a chance to make it to the top yourself? What follows are five important ingredients or requirements to become a Champion.
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
Catch of the Day
Just a couple shots from our afternoon on the boat. Gary and I caught a 19lbs black grouper.
