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Fast day of training for the Junior Nationals crew in Karlsruhe this Friday. Both our practices today were done in the long course pool – sprint focused morning session while the afternoon was more about (pure) speed.
This Thursday morning, we left for a short training trip at Fächerbad in Karlsruhe with the athletes preparing for Junior Nationals next week.
Mid-week aerobic recovery session for the athletes preparing for Junior Nationals following a tough workout the previous day. A little bit of faster paced aerobic work using fins & paddles mixed with a choice of kicking or pulling through the first part.
Tuesday starting with an optional session for all athletes. The aim for those showing up was to get into the rhythm of performing in the morning. Short hour long practice including a few sprints and low-end aerobic work for active recovery.
Championship week with Summer Nationals starting on Thursday for the older athletes of our squad. Mostly recovery focused evening workout starting with a common low-end aerobic part and a quick swim down for the athletes racing this week.
Optional recovery practice for the athletes qualified for Summer and Junior Nationals. The workout this morning was simply an idea.
Skills based lactate focused Saturday morning workout for the athletes qualified for Summer and Junior Nationals. We also provided a slightly different option of the “main set” to the athletes competing in distance events.
Aerobic and sprint focused Friday evening session for the National & Junior National groups. The aerobic work was included for active recovery and integrating “kick-pull-drill” sets and some breath control.
Aerobic and sprint focused day of training starting with a bit of a longer session for the student-athletes of the sports class on this Thursday morning. Most of these athletes are competing in middle to distance events and thus benefit of the additional “volume”.
Fast mid-week evening workout for the National & Junior National groups including a couple broken swims focusing on race skills and a short overspeed block.