Now that the weather is colder, the fall marathon season is over, and many of you are training for other events, the pool is a great alternative to stay in shape. For some of you, it is a requirement to get ready for your upcoming triathlon. Mary is trying to organize a weekday group swim at the YMCA around noon. Here are some high level details:- This is simply a time for our group to swim
- The pool is still open to all YMCA members
- Lanes are not reserved or guaranteed (although this is rarely a problem)
- Mary can spend a few minutes giving tips on your swim stroke, but is not coaching
- This is not swim lessons.
Mary is a proven triathlete, and an excellent swimmer. She is not certified to be a swim coach, and this is not intended to be free swim lessons. Mary most likely will be swimming too, but she can spend a few minutes before jumping in to give out a few pointers based on her own experience. This is a chance for RMEC members to get some swimming done, while taking advantage of being with friends. This will be very similar to the same support you get from each other during the Saturday morning group runs.
The YMCA does offer swim lessons, and a Master's Swim program. Showing up to swim at lunch one day a week does not replace the benefits of either of those options. Please take a look at what is offered at the YMCA for more options.
RESPONSES REQUESTED:
- What day works best for a lunchtime swim for you? Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
- Can't swim at lunch. . . When do you swim? Others may join you.
I can not make it at lunch - too far to drive. My current plan is swimming on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, but I may try to swap that out for the Master's Class in a few weeks.
ReplyDeleteIt would be best for me to try it after work 6...7 PM on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays.
ReplyDeletei'm in... i am trying to swim on tue and thurs during lunch, which is usually between 1230 and 2pm, depending on the workload. sometimes in the morning, if i can get out of bed. i would love some pointers on how to swim a straight line.... what time is mary there? cliff
ReplyDeleteAny day during the lunch hour works for me. For whatever it is worth, Wednesday would be my last choice since I like to do a longer run during lunch on that day. I'd rather do a swim in place of a shorter run. However, if Wed is the best for the majority I can easily adjust.
ReplyDeleteWednesdays at lunch would be best for me. However what ever the group decides. I really need to get in the pool!
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Im trying to go every M-W-F at 830-9am and stay from anywhere from 40minutes to an hour right now. I need all the "practice" I can get!!!
ReplyDeleteMary, what are your thoughts based on the comments so far?
ReplyDeleteHi Gang,
ReplyDeleteI chuckled reading the posts...we are all over the map!! And if you saw my class schedule, this is truly a jigsaw puzzle. I'll do my best to accomodate my friends.
How's this:
Mondays I could be in the pool between 10-12 although no one needed this time.
Tuesdays are tight, as I have a 12:30 commmitment elsewhere and it sounds like lunchtime works best for most. But if 11 matches anyone, let me know.
Arthur, I teach Tues. PM at 6 in the rec pool and would be glad to offer some help before that class if you can make it before 6.
Wed. I will swim at 11ish and can easily stay as late as needed up to 1:30. So a good day.
Thurs. I will swim and can do so easily over lunchtime if that works for people, no time constraints. So another good day.
Tracy, I teach 8 AM Wed. in the rec pool and 9:30 upstairs but if you are swimming at 9 I could catch up with you a bit then, or maybe Friday AMs.
As races near I'm sure we can plan some group open water swims with Masters swimmers who have access to the reservoir, lakes and boats. More on that when warmer days!!
To repeat what Michael said (Thank you, Michael), I am not a certified coach and the Y has some EXCELLENT coaches and great programs. I can and gladly will offer helpful suggestions and love to watch folks improve, such a joy. But I can't spend lots of time with any one person or I risk my job, yet I know there will be no objection to us training together in this way.
I do coach Masters on Monday 6-7 which is an ideal time for personalized instruction, as are Wed. and Fri. 6-7 AM. You DON'T HAVE to do the Masters workout, just come at that time and do your own pace and ask for help from the coach on deck. That is what Masters is all about.
My one request, please. Since we are so varied in timing, please don't assume I will be at the pool at all these times because of this post (except the Mon. 6-7 AM, that is guaranteed). Email me directly at exernaut@embarqmail.com and I will make every attempt to match up with you.
I look forward to seeing everyone in a bathing suit, heh, heh, heh! And don't forget the goggles!
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Mary
ReplyDeleteWhat a great friend you are to take on all of us with your expertise. I need to e in the pool at least 3 times a week somewhere some how to get this 750 meter swim doen and feel comfortalbe with it. I see your times and will probably switch to accomodate your times. I value your swim knowledge as I know what I saw last year from you and your help then...I will try hard to get with you at least once a week for stroke technique and then maybe do the other 2 days on my own just for the laps. thanks for your help ... in advance...Tracy :)
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