Chicago Triathlon Results

From the reports that have been filtering in all day today from you guys, it sounds like Lake Michigan choose to not cooperate today.

I am impressed with all of you guys today for sticking it out!  Great Job!

I can't wait for more feedback from everyone!  Please let me know how you felt during and after the event.  I hope those post race beers tasted good.  You deserved them!

Your Proud Coach,
Steve

FALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Registration is now open for our next swim season which runs from October 4, 2011 to April 29, 2012. The season costs $320 for 89 practices ($3.60 per practice).

Come Join the Fun!  *Register Here*

Chicago Triathlon

I just wanted to wish those of you who are competeing in the Chicago Triathlon this weekend, Good Luck!  You guys have worked hard and are READY!  Have fun and please give me full race reports when you get a chance!

Relays

Congratulations to Lori and Team Switchblade.  They came in 1st place at the Woodridge Mini Sprint Triathlon with Lori destroying the other swimmers by 0:15 seconds.

Want to brag a little?  We'd love to hear about it - send your story and pictures to lyonsmasters@gmail.com. 

Stay active!

Air & Water Show

Don't forget that this weekend is the Air & Water Show.  If you're planning on swimming in Lake Michigan, be sure to plan accordingly.

The show starts at 10 am at North Avenue Beach.

Saturday's practice will be at the South Pool.

Saturday AM - OHIO ST BEACH

Saturday's practice will be at the Lake.

Location:  Ohio St. Beach
Date:  Saturday, August 13th
Meeting Time:  7:30 - 7:45am

Please note that we are meeting early to avoid the Swim Across America crowd will be making-up their swim at 8:30am.

*THERE IS A CHANCE OF RAIN OVERNIGHT AND INTO THE MORNING.  IF IT IS RAINING OR RAINED HARD ENOUGH TO RAISE CONCERNS ABOUT WATER QUALITY, WE WILL HOLD PRACTICE FROM 7-8am at SOUTH CAMPUS.  CHECK HERE IN THE MORNING FOR RAIN UPDATES.

Saturday - Group Swim

Without getting wet, this year's Swim Across America (SAA) team was a great success. 

We'd like to thank everyone who supported our effort.  Together we raised $4,734 and helped SAA raise over $160,000 for cancer research. 

As many of you know, this year's SAA swim was canceled due to a Chicago Park's District swim ban.  Although it won't be an official event, several SAA swimmers will be meeting this Saturday to make-up the SAA swim.  

This is a great opportunity for you to come swimming and show your support for your fellow team members and a great organization. 

Meet-up

Date:  Saturday, August 13th

Time:  7:45-8am

Place:  Ohio Street Beach
After-Party:  Fox & Obel

Disclaimer:  This group swim is not an official practice or SAA event.  Swim At Your Own Risk.

If you're interested in carpooling, please contact Nicole @ adventuregoers@gmail.com.  Hope to see you on Saturday!

Another tough week for us - TUESDAYS WORKOUT

Well as it turns out, North Campus is having its complete plumbing and filtration system revamped which is why it is still down.

South campus pool opens on Wednesday so we are good to go for Thursday.

Stay tuned for the game plan for Tuesday.......

Game plan for Tuesday is to find a pool whether tonight or tomorrow night and do the following:

400 swim

6/4 x 100 count your strokes on the first length and reduce by 2 on the rest of the swim  RI = 20 secs

8 x 50 IMO on 1:15

3 rounds of:
200 free  RI=20 secs
200 pull   RI=20secs
100 kick  RI=20 secs

200 easy swim, focus on hand placement

***THURSDAY WE WILL BE BACK AT THE SOUTH CAMPUS POOL

103 mile open water swim

Diana Nyad is currently attempting to swim from Cuba to Florida.  Quite an undertaking at any age, but she is 61 years old.

Best quote from the article:  Nyad is undaunted. "I am a better athlete today than I was at 29."

progress as of 9:15pm

More Info on Diana Nyad's Swim. Track Her Progress in REAL TIME.

BREAKING NEWS *** Training Update

For those of you that are enrolled in the current training session, we DO NOT have a pool this week.  North Campus is still evidently empty, so since our back up plan failed for South Campus's pool closure, we need to create a new plan.

Tuesday Night: Is a choose your own adventure.  I have to see if I can get down to the Lake on Tuesday night, but if you can't get to the lake then try to find a pool in the beginning of this week, you can do the following workout there:

500/400 swim
300/200 pull
3 x 100 drill/swim
4 x 50 build free
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6/4 x 200 count your stroke on the first length and then try to reduce your number by one or two for the rest of your 200.  RI=20 secs

4/2 x 50 kick, swim RI=20secs

Thursday:  We are meeting at Ohio St. beach @7pm for a lake swim of about one hour (ALL ARE WELCOME! This is a meet up, not an official practice)

Saturday Am: We are meeting at Ohio St beach @ 8am for a lake swim of about one hour (ALL ARE WELCOME This is a meet up, not an official practice)

Please comment on this post if you will be attending any of the lake swims or if you will be swimming at a pool and you want a partner to swim with.

Stay strong,
Coach Steve