Best Way To Learn The Lingo

RE: Best Way To Learn The Lingo

rxleakem — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 08:34:42 GMT

The coached workouts here on the forums generally have a "sticky" post that describe the terms used in their workouts. While most of the lingo is somewhat universal, a particular team many have their own phrases. One of the great things about most Masters groups is that swimmers are happy to answer questions and help translate things that don't make sense...just ask! forums.usms.org/forumdisplay.php

RE: Best Way To Learn The Lingo

Former Member — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:38:19 GMT

LANES, a Boston-based club, used to have a great breakdown on their website. Can't find it anymore! Foo. This gives a good general idea. (First page is abbreviations, which I'm not sure are used consistently everywhere, second is 'this is how to parse each set/description'.)

RE: Best Way To Learn The Lingo

Sumorunner — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 07:41:07 GMT

Yeah, it takes a while. I can't call myself a newbie any more since I've been swimming with a team 2 yrs now, but I still sometimes see a notation that I don't quite get. There are two different coaches and they may use slightly different shorthand for things. I will simply stop and ask what's that. They are always happy to clarify.

RE: Best Way To Learn The Lingo

67King — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 07:05:54 GMT

Is this in a team training environment, or are you following posted workouts? Have you asked the coach for help?

RE: Best Way To Learn The Lingo

Redbird Alum — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 03:37:05 GMT

This could take a while... do you have a local team/coach that could walk you through a typical posting? If not, post what you find confusing, and we can respond in kind...