Kyle is the super qualified newest Masters coach at the YMCA. The Y has quickly discovered that the Friday 5:00 pm swim time does not work for many people (family, etc.). Once school is out, Kyle is more flexible with timing and would do an AM time (though perhaps not as early as 6 if possible) or a NOON time, which seems to appeal to a number of folks.Feel free to share your feedback here regarding swim times, or let the Y know directly. Mary has shared the blog address with Kyle, so he can check here for feedback if that is the easiest.
This is a GREAT opportunity to access some real coaching talent and for all the fledgling, improving, and even experienced triathletes, an opportunity not to be missed. I know most of us our "land dwellers", but please considering giving swimming a try. It will strengthen your upper body, legs, and most importantly core all without adding impact to your knees and back. It a great way to cross train, and essential for those hoping to improve on their triathlon times.
Don't be embarrassed to give it a try. Just two years ago at this time, many of you were deciding to train for a marathon. . . something that most of us had never done before.
I would definitely be interested in some a.m. swim times. Sarah will be there every M-W-F in the am for the gymnastics team, so morning times would be great!!!Looking forward to meeting the new "coach"
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By a.m. times I mean not 6a.m.ish.....maybe a 10.m. ish"
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I would love to join the masters program as I need a ton of help on the swim. My problem is finding the time with work and family.
ReplyDeleteIf we could get a Master's swim that started at 5:30 AM say 2 days a week, I would be able to attend. I gather this can not happen due to life guard staffing constraints.
I can not go during the work day and I can only swim after 8 in the evenings. Are there others that could swim a couple nights a week from 8 to 9? The pool is open until 9:30 PM. Eric
Eric, your ideal schedule sounds very similar to mine.
ReplyDeletei can only swim during the lunch hour, anywhere between 1215-130pm, the mornings are restricted because of the pool hours-- it would be greast if the pool would open earlier-- 515 0r 530 am.....
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I am a morning only swimmer as well during the week due to that darn work problem. The earlier the better since I start at 7:30. The 6:00 am time is as late as I can participate.
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Jeff
It may not make any difference, but we could try to get a petition started to give to the Y to get the pool open earlier- say 5:30. If they felt they would have a full pool of 10 or so participants three days a week for a master's class, for which I believe you pay extra to join, they may be willing to make adjustments.
ReplyDeletehi to some old running buddies tracy & cliff! i'm considering getting back into the world of running and swimming. do you think i could swim with this group or would i need to start with something easier like general lap swim? i haven't been in the pool in over a year. ann
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