Monthly Archives: October 2008

Interval Run Repeats

What a great wind for doing run repeats! Wasn’t conducive in the least for cycling though! Run Intervals and Training – Interval training has been shown in the lab to improve fitness at a faster rate than steady state training. … Continue reading

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1500 Swim Time Trial and Bike tonight

Great swim effort from everyone on thursday night. 1500 is a long way – especially at this time of the season! Jerry 27.07, Ingrid 32.45, James 27.23, Sally 26.00, Sarah 31.35, Kat 34.35, Sara 33.51, Mary 33.40, Rebecca 35.55, Martha … Continue reading

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Swim Analysis and Spin Class at Les Mills on The Terrace

Good swim session everyone! It was great to see some good technique and no major stroke correction required by anyone. The common themes that popped up on the night were: Lifting the head too much – this has the effect … Continue reading

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5km run time trial

Good effort on tuesday with a very interesting wind! It made for a challenge on the turn for home but definately aided coming home! Great to have Paul, Suzie and Gerry down for the first time this season. I think … Continue reading

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Swim Training – Drills

Great swim last night – I was very impressed with how everyone took to the new drills and got into the swing of squad swimming well. DRILLS Dog Paddle – Head up with freestyle kick. Look to reach out and … Continue reading

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Hill Repeats from Tuesday and Swim Tonight!

Great to have some hardy runners brave the wind on Tuesday night! Training tips for running that we went through; HILL REPEATS Arm drive – use your arms to help propel you up the hill – they help alot with … Continue reading

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