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This was designed to be a continuation of the previous day’s lesson on efficiency (stroke counts, underwaters, etc). I also wanted to give the swimmers a chance for some part practice, hence the kick/pull set.
Aerobic and stroke focused Tuesday morning workout for the student-athletes of our sports class. Keeping the intensity low as they will join the rest of the team for a fast evening session.
Shorter and relaxed Monday evening session in the pool for the National & Junior National groups with a mix of low-end aerobic swimming and kicking following some dryland.
Aerobic focused day of training for the Junior team with both sessions including some tough butterfly work.
Prior to COVID, I was a paper notebook/whiteboard coach. I was forced to switch to an online option so I could print copies for everyone, so I took to writing a blurb at the top (that usually went unread).
For our first meet of the new season we went back to the pool in Aarau where it all ended for us in the summer at Swiss Junior Nationals joining the local SC Aarefisch for their team champs.
Pre-meet recovery focused Friday evening workout mixing some relaxed swimming and kicking.
Aerobic focused workout for the Junior team including some fly work but mainly focusing on freestyle during this morning’s session.
Week 2 post-COVID restrictions. I wanted to start digging into the details, so we did a big drill set that I wanted to see immediately pay off in the main set.
First morning practice of the new season for our student-athletes of the sports class with some fresh faces and a “guest” from a nearby club team. An aerobic and main stroke focused workout to kick-off their day.