Update on Swim Tips

Based on the post and comments below, Mary is bending over backwards to offer help to our group. (Thanks Mary!) It was obvious in the comments that there is no perfect time. I took Mary's response, and gave it a new post to make sure it was seen. I think the main point is Mary is here to help, and is frequently at the YMCA when we are swimming. She is offering these tips, but is not coaching us. If you truly want to get some pointers, please email Mary when you plan to be at the pool, and be sure to show up. Like all of us, here time is valuable.

This is what Mary has offered:

• Mon - I could be in the pool between 10-12 although no one needed this time.
• Tues - are tight, as I have a 12:30 commitment elsewhere and it sounds like lunchtime works best for most. But if 11 matches anyone, let me know.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.
• 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 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! --Mar