Masters Team Weekly Update Wednesday, July 17, 2024 No Workout 10AM, Noon , and PM Workouts Friday, July 19
Masters Team Weekly Update
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
1. Upcoming Event Deadlines
2. 2024 USMS Summer Nationals
3. Coach Brian Goodell
4. 5K and 10K USMS National Championships
5. Coach Mark’s Swim Tips
Workout Schedule during AGE GROUP ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET
No Workout 10 AM, Noon, and PM Workouts on Friday, July 19
Sat 5:30-7:00 AM
Sun: 6:00-7:00 AM
**SAVE THE DATE** -- Sunday, August 18 TEAM PARTY
Summer Nationals Kick-off!
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1. Upcoming Event Deadlines
San Diego Long Course Champs
SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2024 (Deadline - Sat, Jul 27)
Registration
Rose Bowl Masters LCM Meet
Saturday, August 3 (Deadline - Wed, Jul 31)
Registration
USMS Summer Nationals (Mission Viejo)
Type: ALL TEAM EVENT
Dates: August 21-25
Register NOW – DEADLINE JULY 29
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3. 2024 USMS Summer Nationals - 35 Days till Summer Nationals!
THANK YOU to those who have entered the SWIM meet! If you need to add an event (up to 6) change times or events you have till the deadline. Email USMS at [email protected]
If you have not entered yet – Don’t delay in getting your entry in!
REMEMBER, enter 6 events if you make the NQT’s – enter 3 events if you don’t. Don’t forget to select the 4 relays to swim too.
WE ALSO NEED RELAY ONLY SWIMMERS TOO to fill the relays!
Online entries DEADLINE JULY 29
*****MEET SUPPORT STILL NEEDED*****
Snack Bar and Registration Session Leaders Needed for Masters Nationals Meet!
Would you like to secure your volunteer hours for the Masters Nationals meet and have fun doing it?
We are looking for 15 people (or fewer if you want to take multiple shifts) to be Snack Bar Leaders for each of our 4-hour sessions
(see chart below). You will need to learn the easy payment system and stock/sell snacks with a team of 1-2 others. Snack bars are fun! If interested, please email Christie Valenzona at [email protected] and note which date and session time you’d like to secure.
For Registration/Check-In Shift Leaders please contact Maggie Williams-Delgart at [email protected]
Please give days and times available. (morning, midday, afternoon)
Your contribution will help make the Summer Nationals
a resounding success!
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3. The Duel We Missed
Don’t miss the screening of the documentary about
Vladimir Salnikov and Brian Goodell
Date: Wednesday, July 24
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center
24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
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4. 5K and 10K USMS National Championships
https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1246&smid=18748
Go long this summer with the 2024 USMS 5K/10K Virtual Championships to be held May 15 – Sept. 15!
These virtual events can be done individually, but isn’t it more fun with friends and teammates? Now every swimmer in your club can participate if suits them. Everyone earns that post-swim donut!
Another notable change coming to the Virtual Championship is that swimmers will need to register before swimming. You are encouraged to register early to receive your cap sooner and beat the May 15 price increase.
Your swim can be completed anytime between May 15 – Sept. 15.
DATES AND TIMES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON.
Afterwards, you will need to submit your results including your splits by Sept. 17. See below for instructions.
GOOD LUCK and swim fast!
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5. Coach Mark’s Swim Tips
Freestyle Race Strategies
Feel free to adjust these strategies based on your specific needs and strengths.
50 Freestyle
- Start: Explosive starts with a strong dive.
- Swim: Maximum effort from the start, maintaining high stroke rate.
- Turn: Quick and efficient turn, if applicable.
- Finish: Strong finish with a powerful last stroke.
100 Freestyle
- Start: Powerful start with a streamlined dive.
- First 50: Maintain a high stroke rate but conserve some energy.
- Turn: Fast and smooth turn.
- Second 50: Increase stroke rate and kick intensity, aiming for a strong finish.
200 Freestyle
- Start: Strong start with a streamlined dive.
- First 100: Maintain a steady pace, focusing on technique.
- Turn: Efficient turns to maintain momentum.
- Second 100: Gradually increase speed, aiming for a strong finish.
400 Freestyle
- Start: Controlled start with a streamlined dive.
- First 200: Maintain a steady and sustainable pace.
- Turns: Smooth and efficient turns to conserve energy.
- Second 200: Gradually increase speed, focusing on a strong finish.
1500 Freestyle
- Start: Controlled start with a streamlined dive.
- First 500: Maintain a steady and sustainable pace.
- Middle 500: Focus on technique and efficiency.
- Turns: Smooth and efficient turns to conserve energy.
- Last 500: Gradually increase speed, aiming for a strong finish.
Good luck with your upcoming races!
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