U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums http://forums.usms.org U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:39:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.usms.org/images/misc/rss.jpg U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums http://forums.usms.org Swimming on the Freeway http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15580&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:52:50 GMT The third physical property that affects the fundamental way of swimming fast and efficiently is called inertia. Inertia simply means that it is more... The third physical property that affects the fundamental way of swimming fast and efficiently is called inertia. Inertia simply means that it is more efficient to keep an object moving at a steady speed than it is to slow it down, or worse, come to a complete stop, and then speed it up again. That is why we get much better gas mileage on the freeway driving 70 mph than around town in stop-and-go traffic averaging 30 mph. You will understand the significance of inertia if you have ever had the misfortune of completely missing a wall on a flip turn. Push off and .....nothing, dead in the water. Trying to get back up to race speed from that outstretched zero velocity position is a killer.

So if the objective is to maintain and sustain our swimming speed as constant as possible, how do we do that? Can we do that? It depends on the stroke. Freestyle and backstroke are the only two 'freeway' strokes, while butterfly and breaststroke are definitely stop-and-go strokes.

Even in free and back, there is an unavoidable cycle of speed due primarily to the huge drag created by the upper arm during the mid-underwater pull. Backstroke actually comes closest to maintaining the same speed, partly because we don't generate as much speed (power) at the peak, and perhaps less drag (or slowing) at the trough.

We have only two real sources of power, our arms and legs. Even though we use our bodies to generate more power, the arms and legs are what propel us. With legs, it is pretty easy. You either have a fast kick or you don't. and if you do have a fast kick, your legs are either in shape or not. If you have a kick, then you have the option of using a longer distance per stroke, hold-out-in front, hip/leg driven freestyle. The legs will help sustain your speed. If you don't have the legs, you have only one other way to try to maintain speed and that is with a faster arm stroke rate. Whether you agree with me that the power is in the front quadrant or not, it doesn't matter, the power clearly comes from the hand being under water. Therefore, the faster we can get the hand back into that power position, the better. Slow your stroke rate without legs and you are going back to stop-and-go traffic.

The other way we can help maintain our speed more constant is to reduce drag. By elevating the elbow in the underwater pull and keeping your head down, you may reduce your speed by 30% instead of 40%, for example. The peak velocity may be the same, but the average velocity will increase by not slowing as much. When you don't slow as much, it takes a little less energy to reach the peak speed again.

Having trouble learning how to turn those big guns over fast? Try using the dolphin kick with your freestyle pull (or backstroke). Only one arm stroke for each kick...not two kicks per stroke. Do this correctly and it will get you right up the on-ramp and on to the freeway. Now, keep that stroke rate when you are swimming with the flutter kick and you will be surprised how much faster you go.

Even though every fast 50 sprinter in the world uses a shoulder-driven high stroke rate freestyle, some of the world's best distance swimmers (the ones without strong legs) do the same. You just have to be in shape for it.

Yours in swimming,

Gary Sr. ]]> General Swimming-Related Discussions GaryHallSr http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15580 Last Stop of the FINA World Cup Broadcast http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15579&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:56:03 GMT The last stop of the FINA World Cup happens this weekend (Nov. 21-22) in Singapore and will be broadcasted LIVE on Universal Sports. Olympic... The last stop of the FINA World Cup happens this weekend (Nov. 21-22) in Singapore and will be broadcasted LIVE on Universal Sports. Olympic standout Aaron Peirsol will be competing along with top World Cup contenders Peter Marshall and Jessica Hardy. Below is the link to the broadcast with photos and highlights as well!

FINA World Cup Dashboard: http://www.universalsports.com/news/article/newsid=347479.html#finaarena+swimming+world+cup+20 09 ]]> General Swimming-Related Discussions universalsports http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15579 High Ridge Dolphins Meet, 21 Feb 2010 http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15578&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:39:47 GMT High Ridge Dolphins Meet High Ridge YMCA, Chicago February 21, 2010 Advanced entries must be received by Feb 15. Deck entries up to 7:30 AM on... High Ridge Dolphins Meet
High Ridge YMCA, Chicago
February 21, 2010

Advanced entries must be received by Feb 15.
Deck entries up to 7:30 AM on race day.
http://ilmsa.com/competition/upcoming ]]> Illinois mattson http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15578 Is there really an “Obesity Crisis”? http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15577&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:20:10 GMT Everyday I hear or read something about the purported “Obesity Crisis” and the usual claim is that 60% of the American people are now overweight and... Everyday I hear or read something about the purported “Obesity Crisis” and the usual claim is that 60% of the American people are now overweight and it's now a problem of epidemic proportions that's threatening to bankrupt the health care system.

However I frequently commute on mass transit and I don’t see anywhere near 60% of the riders being obese that the media claims there are. In fact, the seats on buses and trains are the exact same dimensions they were 30 years ago and I’ve hardly had any problems with the person sitting next to me encroaching into my hip space.

Furthermore, if obesity is an epidemic that’s reeking so much havoc on people’s health, how is that people are now living longer than anytime in the past?

In summary, we have yet another "The sky is falling" pseudocrisis. Here are some links on this subject:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6219790/

http://www.obesitymyths.com/

http://www.consumerfreedom.com/press...-obesity-fears

D2 ]]> NSR: Non Swimming-Related Discussions Dolphin 2 http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15577 Stop swimming and start hopping http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15576&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:55:12 GMT Interesting article about the relationship, or lack thereof, between exercise and bone density. Seems like there are more questions than answers.... Interesting article about the relationship, or lack thereof, between exercise and bone density. Seems like there are more questions than answers. (Thanks to my friend Dave Holland for pointing out this article.)

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/1...es/?em&apage=7

I like this:
If hopping seems an undignified exercise regimen, bear in mind that it has one additional benefit: It tends to aid in balance, which may be as important as bone strength in keeping fractures at bay. Most of the time, Dr. Barry says, “fragile bones don’t matter, from a clinical standpoint, if you don’t fall down." ]]> NSR: Non Swimming-Related Discussions Chris Stevenson http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15576 Meet question?? http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15573&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:35:08 GMT I am swimming in my first meet in a very long time and am not quite sure on how things are run. Generally is there a check-in area for the swimmers?... I am swimming in my first meet in a very long time and am not quite sure on how things are run. Generally is there a check-in area for the swimmers? Or is it just kind of a fend for yourself enviroment?

Diana ]]> General Swimming-Related Discussions semperduee http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15573 Meet question?? http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15572&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:45:01 GMT I am swimming in my first meet in a very long time and am not quite sure on how things are run. Generally is there a check-in area for the swimmers?... I am swimming in my first meet in a very long time and am not quite sure on how things are run. Generally is there a check-in area for the swimmers? Or is it just kind of a fend for yourself enviroment?

Diana ]]> General Swimming-Related Discussions semperduee http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15572 New Open Water Web Site http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15571&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:15:55 GMT Here is a link to the article about the new Open Water Web Site started on Premier Management Group. http://www.OpenWaterPlanet.com ... Here is a link to the article about the new Open Water Web Site started on Premier Management Group.

http://www.OpenWaterPlanet.com


http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com...aterPlanet.com ]]> Open Water Swimming tjrpatt http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15571 The FINA Coaches association is recommending in January that http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15570&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:41:43 GMT The FINA Coaches association is recommending in January that all of Speedo's competitors who set world records in 2008 and 2009 have their WRs considered as "second tier WRs" thereby elevating textile WRs as more special. [Read as diminishing all the brands that knocked Speedo off the "brand pedestal" making the suit nothing short of being a has been brand! . . . (click link for more)] ]]> General Swimming-Related Discussions ande http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15570 Masters Coach for San Mateo, CA http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15569&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:20:47 GMT *Experienced Masters Coach Wanted – Immediate Opening / San Mateo**, California**. For full details, visit our web site**:...
Experienced Masters Coach Wanted – Immediate Opening / San Mateo, California. For full details, visit our web site:
www.MasterMarlins.org Navigate to "Experienced Masters Coach Wanted":bolt:
]]> Coaching Positions Available FElliott http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15569 Exercises for Shoulder Rotator-Cuff Injury http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15568&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:32:24 GMT Hi folks,

Somehow I've injured my rotator-cuff during swimming, and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on strength training exercises to avoid re-injuring in the future.

Thanks,
Chris. ]]> General Swimming-Related Discussions chris_rudolph http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15568 Birthday. http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15567&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:09:25 GMT Would like to thank USMS for their happy birthday greeting. Also Nov. 19 is a famous day in America, Abe Lincoln, gave THE GETYSBERG... Would like to thank USMS for their happy birthday greeting. Also Nov. 19 is a famous day in America, Abe Lincoln, gave THE GETYSBERG ADDRESS.:blush::):cake::chug: ]]> NSR: Non Swimming-Related Discussions Dominick Aielloeaver http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15567 3,000 yard and 6,000 2009 Postal Entries http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15566&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:11:13 GMT If you've done your 3,000 yard or 6,000 yard Postal events and haven't submitted your entries, you have until November 25 to enter.

You can now enter online. It's quite easy. Just have your split sheet in front of you so you can enter the required splits.

https://www.clubassistant.com/club/m...1287&smid=1740

Illinois Masters will be putting together their relays soon. So don't miss out.

And get ready for January 2010 One Hour Postal. ]]> Illinois davesebastian http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15566 Looking for a hyper swim fan!!!! http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15565&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:08:02 GMT Forgive me all for using the forum to find a new employee for blueseventy. we are seeking a pool savvy off the chart enthusiastic swimming event... Forgive me all for using the forum to find a new employee for blueseventy.

we are seeking a pool savvy off the chart enthusiastic swimming event support person to assist in the planned major growth in the pool and open water market. I have posted the full description below and ask that anybody interested please contact myself or Eric as listed.

If you feel yourself not applicable then please do shake the brain and try and find someone you think deserving of that first break into the world of swimming (And dare i say it, the exciting changes and challenges it brings for companies in the modern suit era)

Thanks all, and once again big respect and thank you to the masters fraternity for giving us a seat at the table.



Deano







Swimming Event and Dealer Support



blueseventy, the worldwide leader in triathlon, Pool and open water swimming equipment, is currently looking to fill the position of U.S. Swimming and Dealer Sales Support. The company's recent growth in both open water and pool Swimming has created a need for this exciting new position. The position may be based in the Seattle office (current location dependent) and will require frequent travel to race expos, trade shows, swim meets and retail stores. This position will also support the swimming category manager in a broad range of sales and promotional related tasks. You will be asked to travel, meet people, speak at clubs and liaise with some of the world’s greatest swimming talent.


Key Responsibilities
• Help manage and increase the awareness and sales of the Nero line of competition swimwear and accessories.
• Support the Category manager in managing Swim textile and accessory sales.
• Attend triathlons, open water swims, and pool swim meets on behalf of blueseventy to increase consumer product knowledge, run wetsuit/swimsuit demos and support local retailers.
• Help ensure event specific sales targets are met and exceeded while ensuring all potential customers are left with a positive experience of the brand regardless of their purchasing decision
• Represent the brand with professionalism at all times while in attendance at an event/demo
Other Duties
• Assist sales team with active services and customer service
• When necessary work with the shipping manager to ensure accurate and prompt dispatch of product from our warehouse
• Introduce wetsuit and swimsuit demos at a local level to masters groups; triathlon teams, and popular open water swim locations.
• Help undertake product knowledge clinics nationally and to help identify those retailers most in need of product specific training.
• Evaluate the success of all programs undertaken and generate ideas for improvement.
• Accomplishment of a broad range of tasks in the office as assigned.
• Ensure poolside presence and brand respect at elite and national Pool elite events.





Qualifications
• Background in event promotion product representation preferred but not essential
• Passion for and knowledge of the sports of swimming
• Highly self motivated
• Willing to travel frequently
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Willing to do what is needed to get the job done.
• Ideally an experienced swimmer and known personality within the swimming fraternity.
Benefits
• Healthcare benefits fully covered by blueseventy
• 3 weeks paid vacation per year plus earned time off for working at events on weekends.
• Standard industry benefits including free blueseventy products, pro deals on equipment and complimentary race entries.
• Free membership at local fitness club
• Salary 30-40k DOE




Write with covering note telling us how you can make a difference on the pool deck, in the store and within the world of blueseventy.

Closing date for applications December 1st 2009

Applicants may be asked to travel to Seattle at short notice for interview.

Please reply with your resume and covering note telling us how you can make a difference on the pool deck, in the store and within the world of blueseventy.


eric@blueseventy.com ]]> General Swimming-Related Discussions Deano http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15565 Training for 200 Fly http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15564&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:28:39 GMT I train alone because there is not an organized swim team up here. My goal is to try and train up for the 200 fly again. It has been over a decade... I train alone because there is not an organized swim team up here. My goal is to try and train up for the 200 fly again. It has been over a decade since I last swam it and have had some life changes since then (bionic back).

Can anyone give me better advice on how to properly train up for the 200 fly event again? Any sets or advice would be great!

Thanks!!! ]]> Workouts amullen http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?t=15564