As Masters coaches, we strive to improve the health and well-being of our athletes, priding ourselves on keeping them active in the sport of swimming for a lifetime. However, many of us have a derisory account of the health and well-being of the aquatic facilities hosting our practices. Recently, my community in Sarasota, Fla., was shocked with the unexpected news that our YMCA was permanently closing two fitness centers, including the aquatic facilities. This closure will displace thousands of Y members, including me, who have counted on the Y as their retreat for health and social activities. No warnings or calls for help were communicated before this abstruse decision was made to cease operations, just an email outlining the financials struggles that led to this cessation decree. While my shock turned to anger and ensuing sorrow, I contemplated how often this travesty is happening within other Masters communities. How much do you know about the financial health of your aquatic facility? If very little, investigate now. Do you have sources within the facility to ask? Is your program represented at the highest levels within senior management or the board of directors? Getting involved, educated, and in a position to respond accordingly will help ensure and secure the longevity of your Masters program.
Thursday, 8/22/2019 Pool Workout 3x{100 fr/100 IM/100 st/100 k} :10 rest 4x100 25 fl/75 fr 1:30 1x100 br KPK 2:00 3x100 25 fl/75 fr 1:30 1x100 br w/flutter k 2:00 2x100 25 fl/75 fr 1:30 1x100 br w/dolphin k 2:00 1x100 fl 2:00 1x100 br 2:00 6x50 fr/ch 1:00 ez 4x25 k SLOB :30 2x25 k r side :30 2x25 k l side :30 2x50 catchup 1:00 4x25 br k board :30 2x25 UDK board :30 2x50 build fr 1:00 100 ez 3x25 dive + 25 ez 200 warmdown 3800
PM LCM Solo @ LRRC “I.M.” 2x 300 swim every 4th 25 scull w/ SNKL 2x150 @ :20 rest 25 kick/25 drill #1 - FL/BK/BR #2 - BK/BR/FR 3x100 @ 1:30 D1-3 pull w/ paddles + SNKL 2x 50 AE MAKE 100 AE MAKE 150 AE MAKE :45 REST (RD1)/1:30 REST (RD2) 200 FAST 100 EZ RD1: @ :40 FR @ 1:25 FR/BK @ 2:10 FR/BK/BR @ 2:50 FR-I.M. (2:40) RD2: @ :45 FR @ 1:30 BR/FR @ 2:15 BK/BR/FR @ 3:00 I.M. Try to beat FR-I.M. time (2:40-) Total: 3000
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