Where is the warm weather. Can some of you southern folks ship some sunshine and warm air to Central Illinois. It seems that this winter is dragging on forever, and I truly am tired of bundling up for an outside training session. At least the ice is off the lakes.
I have received numerous calls and emails concerning WOWS (Wednesday Open Water Swim) and when it's going to start this year. For those who don't know, here in Bloomington our local triathlons clubs are fortunate enough to have a facility right smack dab in the middle of town. Going into the second year, WOWS again will be a benefit for the club members. It's time to get out of the pool and into the lake where there are no lines, no walls, and no flip turns.
When I answer the above question, I tell them WOWS will start when you can withstand the water temp. I have no problem watching from the canoe. The swim course is a some what triangle shaped course and is approximately 600 yards per loop. For those beginner swimmers who may feel intimidated by open water there is no set course. You can do the entire loop or just go out and practice with in your comfort zone. The course has numerous buoys for sighting and safety. Also the beach or shore are within a short distance throughout the entire course. There is always someone to answer questions and to help with techniques.
Yesterday, I was reading up on the long distance swimmers and learned that this year 2008 will the first year for the 10K swim in the Olympics. From the USA National team, here are the names of the swimmers who will attempt to qualify May 3, 2008 in Seville Spain at the FINA Open Water Swimming World Championship. The top 15 swimmers in the 10k advance to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which is going to be held in October. www.10kswimming.com
1. Micha Burden (26), Mission Viejo Nadadores: 10K and 25K
2. Kirsten Groome (17), First Colony Swim Team: 10K
3. Chloe Sutton (15), Mission Viejo Nadadores: 5K
4. Christine Jennings (20), Minnesota Aquatics: 25K and 5K
5. Erica Rose (25), Northwestern Aquatics: 25K
6. Mark Warkentin (28), Santa Barbara Swim Team: 10K and 25K
7. Chip Peterson (19) University of North Carolina: 10K
8. Josef Kinderwater (18), University of North Carolina: 5K
9. Chad La Tourette (19), Mission Viejo Nadadores: 5K
10. John Kenny (26), Germantown Academy Aquatic Club: 25K
Good luck guys
Just some quick calculations: If some one wants to do a 10k at WOWS that would be 6.21 miles, 10936 yards and 18 laps. Any you crazies want to go for it?
For the past few months I have been swimming with the local masters group 2-3 times per week. The swims are great, structured workouts, whats that. I used to just jump in and swim for 10 minutes to 1 hour. Good for endurance yes, but my stroke was not what I thought it was. Having a coach on deck is where it's at. Plus having others in the masters group swim in the same lane or the lane over really gives you a push through the workouts. Camaraderie makes it worth while. From the heart pounding sprints to the long distance swims, the people your with share the same or similar goals, and that is to better oneself and enjoy life. Learn, experience life and pass along knowledge to others.
Until next time
"Pain is temporary, Pride is forever"
"Persistence isn't using the same tactics over and over. That's just annoying.
Persistence is having the same goal over and over."
I have received numerous calls and emails concerning WOWS (Wednesday Open Water Swim) and when it's going to start this year. For those who don't know, here in Bloomington our local triathlons clubs are fortunate enough to have a facility right smack dab in the middle of town. Going into the second year, WOWS again will be a benefit for the club members. It's time to get out of the pool and into the lake where there are no lines, no walls, and no flip turns.
When I answer the above question, I tell them WOWS will start when you can withstand the water temp. I have no problem watching from the canoe. The swim course is a some what triangle shaped course and is approximately 600 yards per loop. For those beginner swimmers who may feel intimidated by open water there is no set course. You can do the entire loop or just go out and practice with in your comfort zone. The course has numerous buoys for sighting and safety. Also the beach or shore are within a short distance throughout the entire course. There is always someone to answer questions and to help with techniques.
Yesterday, I was reading up on the long distance swimmers and learned that this year 2008 will the first year for the 10K swim in the Olympics. From the USA National team, here are the names of the swimmers who will attempt to qualify May 3, 2008 in Seville Spain at the FINA Open Water Swimming World Championship. The top 15 swimmers in the 10k advance to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which is going to be held in October. www.10kswimming.com
1. Micha Burden (26), Mission Viejo Nadadores: 10K and 25K
2. Kirsten Groome (17), First Colony Swim Team: 10K
3. Chloe Sutton (15), Mission Viejo Nadadores: 5K
4. Christine Jennings (20), Minnesota Aquatics: 25K and 5K
5. Erica Rose (25), Northwestern Aquatics: 25K
6. Mark Warkentin (28), Santa Barbara Swim Team: 10K and 25K
7. Chip Peterson (19) University of North Carolina: 10K
8. Josef Kinderwater (18), University of North Carolina: 5K
9. Chad La Tourette (19), Mission Viejo Nadadores: 5K
10. John Kenny (26), Germantown Academy Aquatic Club: 25K
Good luck guys
Just some quick calculations: If some one wants to do a 10k at WOWS that would be 6.21 miles, 10936 yards and 18 laps. Any you crazies want to go for it?
For the past few months I have been swimming with the local masters group 2-3 times per week. The swims are great, structured workouts, whats that. I used to just jump in and swim for 10 minutes to 1 hour. Good for endurance yes, but my stroke was not what I thought it was. Having a coach on deck is where it's at. Plus having others in the masters group swim in the same lane or the lane over really gives you a push through the workouts. Camaraderie makes it worth while. From the heart pounding sprints to the long distance swims, the people your with share the same or similar goals, and that is to better oneself and enjoy life. Learn, experience life and pass along knowledge to others.
Until next time
"Pain is temporary, Pride is forever"
"Persistence isn't using the same tactics over and over. That's just annoying.
Persistence is having the same goal over and over."
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If you want to know what these elite open water swimmers go through, check out www.10Kswim.com or www.10Kswimmer.com. Good luck.
no warm weather in the south either.
A brother
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