Schedule (& more)

Kids all looked very good this a.m.!

I've asked each to give me a list of all the workouts they swam while I was out of town.

We'll be using a mini-taper plan this week.

Modified workout schedule for the rest of the week is below.

Also including tapering guidelines.

If y'all haven't yet paid July lap swimming fees to the city, please get to that ASAP.

Tuesday

5-6:30 p.m.

Wednesday

8-9:15 a.m.
5-6:15 p.m.

Thursday

8-9 a.m.
5-6 p.m.

Friday

8-9 a.m.

Tapering Guidelines

• Cut back on the caloric intake (you will be burning fewer calories than you were during heavy training)
• Cut back on outside activities (we'll rest at the pool - you rest while away from it)
• Pay more attention to the "little things" (training intervals will be easier and you'll have a chance to "sharpen" while getting more rest)
• Conserve energy (you'll have excess energy that you've not had for months - don't waste it)
• Stay positive (both about your upcoming races and your teammates')
• Visualize races (take yourself through your races from before the start to after the finish)

Finally, not sure if anyone is planning to shave for this weekend.  If so, here is shaving info:

Shaving Guidelines

• Allow plenty of time and take breaks while shaving for your championship meet
• Electric shavers, Nair, &/or wax are not used in this process
• Have plenty of new razors/blades available before you begin
• Start by using clippers on exposed body hair
• Carefully shave exposed body hair
• Be especially careful around shins, wrists, elbows, knees, forearms, and ankles
• Change blades/razors often