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Just wanted to let everyone know that I have just been selected by Potomac Valley Swimming to attend this years SwimFest in June. If you will be attending this great clinic I look forward to meeting you and working together. For more info about the clinic check out: http://www.usms.org/swimfest/.
It doesn't matter how much you train in a day, if you don't perfect your body mechanics, it won’t make much of a difference to the finish line. For Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, spending more time on stroke mechanics is more important than the three to five miles twice a day that he puts into his training. The trick is to slow things down and focus on what your body is doing. Keeping straight in the water is essential, especially off the wall. Being streamlined for at least 15 meters off each flip turn, Lochte is able to transition into the stroke with increased momentum and this is key. READ MORE
The Indianapolis Star
Your muscles should feel sore on some days after you exercise. If you go out and jog the same two miles at the same pace, day after day, you will never become faster, stronger or have greater endurance. If you stop lifting weights when your muscles start to burn, you won't feel sore on the next day and you will not become stronger. All improvement in any muscle function comes from stressing and recovering. On one day, you go out and exercise hard enough to make your muscles burn during exercise. The burning is a sign that you are damaging your muscles. On the next day, your muscles feel sore because they are damaged and need time to recover. Scientist call this DOMS, delayed onset muscle soreness. MORE
Have a great workout,
Coach Dominic Latella
The News-Press
When it comes to performance, rest is just as important as training for the successful athlete. During these times of rest our bodies repair, rebuild and re-energize themselves in preparation for the next bout of training. What happens though if an athlete doesn't get proper rest? It is estimated that one in three Americans do not get a proper night's sleep or adequate rest to perform well. In addition to poor performance, lack of sleep can adversely affect your physical and emotional health leaving you feeling tired, irritable, and unable to concentrate for long periods. Your immune system may also become compromised and in turn be less effective at fighting off infections and/or healing from injury. READ MORE
I just wanted to thank all the triathletes involved in the clinic this weekend. I had a great time. Everyone was swimming a lot better and more efficiently by the end. So keep up the hard work. I'll be scheduling a part 2 of this clinic on April 3rd. I can't wait to see you all again.
In the spirit of getting back into race shape Athalon is hosting a swim clinic. The clinic will take place March 13th at the George Washington Rec Center in Alexandria, Va. The clinic is intended for beginner and novice swimmers. If you plan on attending please email me at contact@athalonbars.com so I can add your name to the list. If you can't make it I have posted the literature for the clinic. Check it out!
Who: For Beginners and Novice
When: March 13th
Where: George Washington Rec Center (8426 Old Mount Vernon Road Alexandria, VA 22309-2008)
How Long: 10am-12pm
Max Number: 12
Cost: $35
Have a great workout,
This workout is the beginning of the Intermediate triathlete training program. I have included swim workouts that should last 30 minutes. Its a good idea to print this out and write on it for a training log. If you have any questions about any portion of this training program post a comment or email me at contact@athalonbars.com
Have a great workout,
Coach Dominic Latella
Use this link to view the calendar online as well as to view the swim work outs :http://ical.me.com/dominiclatella/Athalon%20Athlete%20(Intermediate)
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This workout is the beginning of the beginner triathlete training program. I have included swim workouts that should last 30 minutes. Its a good idea to print this out and write on it for a training log. If you have any questions about any portion of this training program post a comment or email me at contact@athalonbars.com
Have a great workout,
Coach Dominic Latella
Use this link to view the calendar online as well as to view the swim work outs : http://ical.me.com/dominiclatella/Athalon%20Athlete%20(Beginner)
(download)
Welcome to ATHALONS tri-athlete training page. My name is Dominic Latella and I am the head coach of the ATHALON TEAM. The goal of this blog is to promote better fitness and to help endurance athletes achieve their goals. Please feel free to comment on any of the workouts and leave suggestions for others.
Have a great workout!
