Here's th kicker, you shouldn't get out of a recovery session feeling recovered. You should, however, feel better the next session than you would have if it was all just easy.
Here endeth the lesson.
- Gus
Location:Como Parade W,Mentone,Australia
Friday, May 21, 2010
Live from the pool...
Just to set some minds at ease, a recovery session isn't supposed to be easy. Recovery sessions aren't the easiest session you will do. Technique sessions are easier, but they won't do much to aid your recovery. A technique session needs to cycle between fast and slow and is also benefitted by multiple strokes.
Here's th kicker, you shouldn't get out of a recovery session feeling recovered. You should, however, feel better the next session than you would have if it was all just easy.
Here endeth the lesson.
- Gus
Here's th kicker, you shouldn't get out of a recovery session feeling recovered. You should, however, feel better the next session than you would have if it was all just easy.
Here endeth the lesson.
- Gus
Books
Like all holidays, I read a couple of books while I was away.
The best was 18 Hours. The story of Jock Wallace. Jock was an Ausralian SAS soldier when war came to Afganistan.
It tells the story of 18 hours of Jocks life where he was pinned down in enemy territory with a few American soldiers and another Aussie. Great and very easy read. Gives a good insight into what it's like to be a soldier today. Warning- there is a fair bit of blue language in it. If you can handle that, then it's a good read. I sat in the sun in BA and read it in a day.
There is a section where a Spectre gunship is talked about. We have a suspicion that it was piloted by my wife's uncle. He can't tell us it was him. He can't tell us it wasn't either...
- Gus
The best was 18 Hours. The story of Jock Wallace. Jock was an Ausralian SAS soldier when war came to Afganistan.
It tells the story of 18 hours of Jocks life where he was pinned down in enemy territory with a few American soldiers and another Aussie. Great and very easy read. Gives a good insight into what it's like to be a soldier today. Warning- there is a fair bit of blue language in it. If you can handle that, then it's a good read. I sat in the sun in BA and read it in a day.
There is a section where a Spectre gunship is talked about. We have a suspicion that it was piloted by my wife's uncle. He can't tell us it was him. He can't tell us it wasn't either...
- Gus
Location:Lucerne St,Mentone,Australia
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Tanya
For those living under a rock for the last few months, Tanya has made the World Championships team to go to Eindhoven this year.
A great achievement, no one will doubt.
I thought that I might let you in on a little of the preparation that will go into her swimming this year.
From AUS and VIC swimming
Funding will come from Vic swimming through the VIS.
Autralian swimming has had a big influence in the planning of the season. Tanya had a camp in Sydney for a week in April. She will be competing at German Nationals in Berlin soon. Then there is the trip to Eindhoven, 3 weeks long with full support staff. A huge part of Swimming Australia's budget goes to tours and training camps.
From Bayside
Individualised program due to Tanyas meets being offset from everyone elses. Not such an issue now but it will gradually get more distinct the closer we get to comps.
Support in as many different ways as we need to show it. We are the face to face of Tanyas training. 99% of the message will be coming from us. We need to have the answers.
All of her sessions are already written between now and World Champs. Took a while. That said, it might all get thrown out the window if it isnt working. Part of the process.
From Tanyas Employer
Understanding. Simple as that. And she also needs time. Time to do her work in. Time off from work. In these situations the relationship between employers and employees can become strained.
It should also be mentioned that Tanya is an adult. A lot of times, coaches can turn around and talk to adult swimmers that same way they would a younger athlete. There is a different approach required and it can be tricky at times. This is a great experience. First time for her and first time for me. Organisation is our best friend. Stay tuned. more to come.
A great achievement, no one will doubt.
I thought that I might let you in on a little of the preparation that will go into her swimming this year.
From AUS and VIC swimming
Funding will come from Vic swimming through the VIS.
Autralian swimming has had a big influence in the planning of the season. Tanya had a camp in Sydney for a week in April. She will be competing at German Nationals in Berlin soon. Then there is the trip to Eindhoven, 3 weeks long with full support staff. A huge part of Swimming Australia's budget goes to tours and training camps.
From Bayside
Individualised program due to Tanyas meets being offset from everyone elses. Not such an issue now but it will gradually get more distinct the closer we get to comps.
Support in as many different ways as we need to show it. We are the face to face of Tanyas training. 99% of the message will be coming from us. We need to have the answers.
All of her sessions are already written between now and World Champs. Took a while. That said, it might all get thrown out the window if it isnt working. Part of the process.
From Tanyas Employer
Understanding. Simple as that. And she also needs time. Time to do her work in. Time off from work. In these situations the relationship between employers and employees can become strained.
It should also be mentioned that Tanya is an adult. A lot of times, coaches can turn around and talk to adult swimmers that same way they would a younger athlete. There is a different approach required and it can be tricky at times. This is a great experience. First time for her and first time for me. Organisation is our best friend. Stay tuned. more to come.
Goals
Havent had many people talk to me about goals. No one has handed in a sheet yet. Due now, people.
Winter - Brrrr
Morning all,
I know I have been back for a few days and it has taken me until now to get back onto the blog.
I thought that the first spiel of the season should be about how short course season works and what is involved.
SC (short course) is different to long course. Apart from the shorter pool. It tends to be the season that things get sorted out. Fitness is the big one. Technique comes a pretty close second. Other things include race plans, mental prep and very importantly, getting your personal management sorted out. All of this will set you in good stead for the upcoming LC season.
Many people enjoy the SC season and in many ways, it is a lot more enjoyable than LC due to a lack of perceived 'pressure.' My intention will be to try and bring the enjoyment into swimming more and then carry it through to the LC season. Trying to remove the pressure from the shoulders of an elite swimmer can be a very tough ask. Enjoying swimming can go a long way toward doing just that.
So, to summarise, SC is all about getting fit, organised and fun. Great prep for LC.
I know I have been back for a few days and it has taken me until now to get back onto the blog.
I thought that the first spiel of the season should be about how short course season works and what is involved.
SC (short course) is different to long course. Apart from the shorter pool. It tends to be the season that things get sorted out. Fitness is the big one. Technique comes a pretty close second. Other things include race plans, mental prep and very importantly, getting your personal management sorted out. All of this will set you in good stead for the upcoming LC season.
Many people enjoy the SC season and in many ways, it is a lot more enjoyable than LC due to a lack of perceived 'pressure.' My intention will be to try and bring the enjoyment into swimming more and then carry it through to the LC season. Trying to remove the pressure from the shoulders of an elite swimmer can be a very tough ask. Enjoying swimming can go a long way toward doing just that.
So, to summarise, SC is all about getting fit, organised and fun. Great prep for LC.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Member Welfare Policy and Behavioural Guidelines
1. Member Welfare Policy - https://assets.clubsonline.com.au/assets/console/customitem/attachments/Member%20Welfare%20Policy3.pdf
2. Behavioural Guidelines - https://assets.clubsonline.com.au/assets/console/customitem/attachments/2007_behavioural_guidelines_brochure.pdf
The Go Club Program requires us to remind members annually of these two policies. Scott has already sent an email out to members.
2. Behavioural Guidelines - https://assets.clubsonline.com.au/assets/console/customitem/attachments/2007_behavioural_guidelines_brochure.pdf
The Go Club Program requires us to remind members annually of these two policies. Scott has already sent an email out to members.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Klim Swim Trojans Transfer
To all Klim Swim Trojans members transfering to Bayside SC,
Swimming Victoria has processed the transfer data, you should now be able to organise you new membership online as of this afternoon.
If you have any queries please contact me ASAP.
Regards,
Swimming Victoria has processed the transfer data, you should now be able to organise you new membership online as of this afternoon.
If you have any queries please contact me ASAP.
Regards,
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