Underwater Freestyle

Pay attention to HIGH ELBOW and HIP discussion

COSA Scholar Perseveres

One of last year’s COSA Scholars, Tanner Barton, shares his story about diabetes and overcoming adversity.

What do these mean to you?

from Jonah Lupton

The 9 P's for Success:

• Passion
• Persistence
• Purpose
• Perception
• Pride
• Personality
• Preparation
• Patience
• Perseverance
  

 

Stay Well

It’s getting to be that time of year.  While many germs are currently frozen, they’re just in suspended animation (more science!).  Round 2 of flu, hacking, coughing, sore throats, etc. is just around the corner.

I still recommend Wellness Formula to keep your immune system zipping along.  You can purchase locally (Raisin Rack – corner of Schrock and Cleveland in Westerville) or you can order on Amazon (and BKYS will receive a rebate).  I would provide an Amazon link, but you need to click the banner here first then search for Wellness Formula so we get the credit.

And please remember: just because it will be 30 degrees warmer tomorrow, it’s still only 25 degrees.  Stay bundled up.

Here are a few tips for the back-to-school adventure:

• Wash your hands every time you can
• Take your own water and don’t refill from water fountains (just gross)
• Don’t touch anything you don’t have to
• Save science for chemistry lab – don’t share germs to conduct your own experiment
• Get plenty of rest
• Drink as much water as possible
• While I want you to be at practice, if you are sick, STAY HOME and do something aerobic on your own (treadmill, bicycle, elliptical, etc.)  We love you, but we don’t want what you have!!!

Polar Vortex Science

Here you are – a little science to keep your brain fresh (and maybe get a brain freeze) on your extended break.

From NPR

http://n.pr/JFA5d7

200M FREESTYLE RACE STRATEGY

from USA Swimming

12/9/2013

BY RUSSELL MARK // NATIONAL TEAM HIGH PERFORMANCE CONSULTANT

The 200 free is the true ultimate middle-distance event – it requires both good distance per cycle and speed. You start the race with controlled speed and good stroke length. As the race progresses your muscles will fatigue and the distance per cycle will not be as long as when you’re fresh. Therefore, you must increase the tempo to achieve optimal speed later in the race.
This is reflected in the top 16 men and women used in this analysis. The tempo speeds up from the 2nd 50 to the 4th 50.

When increasing tempo, consider driving it from the kick speed. It is important not to get short and choppy with the stroke, but reduce glide time (i.e. the arm extension) or shorten the back-end of the stroke (finish). An aggressive arm entry in the forward direction, into a good catch is critical for the 200m free.

Holiday Wish List–IMPORTANT!!!!

Attention swimmers:  as you know, we participate in Amazon Rewards.  When your parents (or you) click on the banner on the blog or the team web-site, a portion of your purchase price is given back to Buckeye Swim Club.  Amazon sends a report of what was purchased – we can’t see WHO, only WHAT.

With the WHAT in mind, I hate to tell you that so far you’re all getting socks and underwear – well, one of you is getting a drill.  I would suggest you point your parents in the right direction (unless, of course, you really need new socks and underwear – then you’ll be happy).

You are often asked to show your parents how to do something on the computer so maybe you should start with showing them how to shop by clicking the banner over here ----------->