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Backstroke Racing Strategy with Aaron Peirsol Courtesy of Casey Barrett//Correspondent In swimming circles, Aaron Peirsol has long been known as the sport’s “laid back superstar.” It’s an easy and apt label for the Southern California native. On the surface at least, his relaxed persona stands in sharp contrast to the intensity of a Brendan Hansen, or the fiery focus of a Michael Phelps. Peirsol, it seems, does what he likes and likes what he does. No need to stress, no need to rush. When trying to set up an interview...
The Four Competitive Swim Strokes... ...and the importance of learning to swim correctly... Before your children ever join a swim team or become competitive swimmers, make certain they have been taught all four competitive strokes. A beginning swimmer should not be concerned with speed or even endurance...those qualities will come later. Correct execution of each swim stroke creates the best foundation for future competitors. Good instructors want "pretty" rather than "fast". My son is an instructor guard and the mantra for his students is "Give Me Purdy!" The Four Competitive...
Peanut and Fruit Granola Makes about 9 cups 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 3 cups old-fashioned oats 2 cups pitted dates, chopped (you can substitute raisins) 1 cup flaked or shredded coconut 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts 1/4 cup wheat germ 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder In a large mixing bowl, combine honey, peanut butter, and butter to blend. Stir in remaining ingredients, mixing thoroughly. Spread evenly on a greased 10" by 15" jelly roll pan or cookie sheet....
The Basics of Warming Up It's important to warm up your body before any physical activity. Warming up goes a long way toward preparing the body for exercising, both physically and mentally. It also helps prevent injuries. The term "warm-up" describes many light-aerobic and cardiovascular activities, which are separate from stretching. (Stretching works best when performed after warming up.) When you warm up, you are literally warming up the temperature of both your body and your muscles. Warming up also: increases your heart and respiratory rate boosts the amount of...
Weight Training 101 If you want to lose fat or change your body, one of the most important things you can do is lift weights. Diet and cardio are equally important, but when it comes to changing how your body looks, weight training wins hands down. If you've hesitated to start a strength training program, it may motivate you to know that lifting weights can: Help raise your metabolism. Muscle burns more calories than fat, so the more muscle you have, the more calories you'll burn all day long. Strengthen...
High School Swimming See how your PST Teammates did representing their high schools at the 2010 Catholic State Championships. Catholic State Championships Results Team Scores For more meet detail, check out St. Thomas Aquinas Swimming & Diving
Relay Starts with Coach David Ellinghaus of the BEGNW Marlins BY KELSEY SAVAGE HAYS Starts set the pace for any race, but in a relay, there are three other people depending on you to nail it successfully. The pressure causes some swimmers to hesitate and others to spring ahead, with splits significantly faster than their individual events. Here’s some advice from coach David Ellinghaus of the BEGNW Marlins for swimmers looking to improve their relay starts: The Arms “It’s important that the starter is confident getting momentum from his arms,”...
Don't Let Fear Affect Your Swimming BY STAN POPOVICH Sometimes, fear and anxiety can get the best of us in swimming. The key is to know how to manage that fear and anxiety. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a swimmer can use to help manage their fears and every day anxieties. Occasionally, you may become stressed when you have to swim in an important event. When this happens, visualize yourself doing the task in your mind. For instance, you have to swim in front...
Comets FGC Open Invitational September 24-26, 2010 Location: Academic Village Swimming Pool 17189 Sheridan Street Pembroke Pines, FL. Warm-up: Friday, September 24, 2010 Session I. Warm-up 4:30 p.m. - All ages Saturday, September 25, 2010 Session II. Warm-up 7:00 a.m. - 12 & Unders Saturday, September 25, 2010 Session III. Warm-up 1:00 p.m. - 13 & Over Sunday, September 26, 2010 Session IV. Warm-up 7:00 a.m. - 12 & Unders Sunday, September 26, 2010 Session V. Warm-up 1:00 p.m. - 13 & Over PST Entries: Team Entries Psych Sheet: Psych...
