Masters Weekly News Update Monday, February 17, 2025

Masters Weekly News Update 
Monday, February 17, 2025

This week's announcements include the following: 
 

1. Upcoming Events and Swim Meets
2. Team Support Service Policy Reminders
3  Nadadores Way Brick Project 
4. Oso Fit Fair 
5. Masters Swim Clinics
6. Words from Coach Mark 

FYI: Workout Today – No Changes (5am, 6am, 9am, noon, 7:30pm) 

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1. Upcoming Events and Swim Meets 

Mar 02 – Sun 
ENTER TODAY!  
Mission Viejo Masters SCY 
 

Mar 16 – Sun 
CVMM Matt Biondi Classic Pentathlon 
Thousand Oaks, CA 

Mar 22-23  (Sat/Sun) 
USMS SCY New Mexico State Championships 
Albuquerque, NM 

Mar 29-30 (Sat/Sun) 
Rose Bowl Masters SCY 

Apr 24-27 (Thu-Sun) 
USMS Spring Nationals 
San Antonio, TX
Registration is OPEN 

May 03-04 (Sat/Sun) 
SPMS SCY Championships 
Huntington Beach, CA 

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2. Team Support Service Policy Reminders

• March Masters Meet JOBS are NOW OPEN. 
   
• TEAM Support Session 1 continues through March 31, 2025. This is the last swim meet of Session 1 to get your TEAM Support hours completed for the session. Unworked hours will be billed at $25/hr on April 1, 2025.
   
• Want to see your service hour balance and history? Check out: https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/scmvn/page/member-info/team-unify-faqs
   
• Questions? Email [email protected] 

See dates and more info at MVN MASTERS TEAM SERVICE HOURS SUPPORT PROGRAM

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3. Nadadores Way Brick Project 

Leave your legacy on Nadadores Way!!

Purchasing a brick is a special way to honor loved ones, celebrate accomplishments, and show your Nadadores pride.

Get your brick now (until February 28) at mvnadadores.org/store/p/LegacyWay

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4. OSO Fit Fair

The City of Mission Viejo presents its annual Oso Fit 5K Fun Run and Community Health Fair!

Saturday, February 22, 2025. Pre-register by February 14. Choose “Mission Viejo Nadadores” in the drop-down menu. 100% of your registration fees will go back to MVN!

Registration is now open, and you can save $10 with pre-registration before 2/14/25.

Register Here: OsoFit5K.org

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5. Masters Swim Clinics

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Words from Coach Mark

 Training in the aerobic zone is crucial for Masters swimmers for several reasons:

1. Improved Endurance: Aerobic training enhances cardiovascular endurance, allowing swimmers to sustain long-distance swims without fatigue
    
2. Efficient Energy Use: It helps the body utilize oxygen more efficiently, which is essential for maintaining energy levels during prolonged swims
    
3. Stamina and Recovery: Regular aerobic workouts increase stamina and reduce recovery time between sets, enabling swimmers to train harder and longer
    
4. Technique Improvement: Aerobic training allows swimmers to focus on their technique without the intense fatigue that comes from anaerobic workouts

To determine the optimum training zone, you can use the  Karvonen Formula to calculate their target heart rate. The formula is below and a workout sheet is attached.:

Target Heart Rate=
((Maximum Heart Rate−Resting Heart Rate)×Intensity%)+Resting Heart 

Here's how you can calculate it:

1. Find your Maximum Heart Rate (MHR): Typically, this is calculated as 220−age.
2. Measure your Resting Heart Rate (RHR): This is best measured in the morning before getting out of bed.
3. Determine your desired intensity: This is usually between 50-70% of your maximum effort for aerobic training.
4. Apply the formula: Plug in your MHR, RHR, and desired intensity to find your target heart rate

For example, if you're 30 years old with a resting heart rate of 60 bpm, and you want to train at 60% intensity, your target heart rate would be:

Target Heart Rate=((190−60)×0.60)+60=138 bpm

This target heart rate ensures you're training in the optimal aerobic zone for maximum benefits.

Do you have any specific goals or events you're training for?

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