2009 Swimming New Years Resolutions

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Former Member — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:26:45 GMT

Here is something from my blog that I wrote in January last year as resolutions for 2009: To break :28 on 50 FR Get under 1:02 on 100 FR OK that's going to be my focus up to zones...I'll also be looking to break a 2:50 SCY 200 BR but that is falling 2nd to the Free goals. This year I've gone :27.98 on the 50, 1:02.12 on the 100 and 2:45.x in the 200 BR. I'm pretty happy. Congrats Stud!

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Former Member — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:47:34 GMT

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chowmi — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:21:39 GMT

I thought I posted something for 2009 but I can't find it or i've missed it. I started my 2010 date on 09/01/09 due to the new USA swimsuit rules, so starting then and up thru now I can happily report that I: 1. Have not raced in fast suits USA or masters since 09/01/09; 2. Cook at least 2x per week and only eat out on Fri, Sat, and Sun 3. Use my USMS FLOG religously to track weight, swim, dryland training, etc; 4. Race at least once per month on average; 5. Bought a VASA trainer and of course track it in my FLOG. 6. Built up to a full masters workout again (now averaging just under 2,000 SCM per workout per my FLOG). I must say that out of all the things I am doing differently now, using the FLOG feature has been the most useful. It is amazing that I thought I was somewhat inconsistent in the weight room last year, but when I put it down on paper, I literally only went up to the weight room SEVEN times!!!

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Swimosaur — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:18:40 GMT

1. Keep it fun. Still be in swimming at the end of 2010. All other goals are subordinate to this one. 2. Participate in at least one meet in each of SCY, LCM, and SCM. LCM will probably be most difficult for me as there are not many accessible meets. 3. Participate in SCY nats. I'm motivated by this because Atlanta is close & I can get there. I've never been to a nats meet. It'll be a hoot! 3B. Hit the qualifying standard in the 6 events I want to swim (100, 200, 500, 1000 free, 100 & 200 back). 3C. Be delighted at the results, whatever they are. Being there and swimming competently (see 3B) is reason enough to celebrate. 4. Participate in my state's Senior Games sequence, regional and states. 2010 is a qualifying year for 2011 nats, so this is necessary to set up for next year. 5. Times. I'd really like to break 2:20 in the 200 SCY back and 2:00 in the 200 SCY free. In my age group, this would be roughly in the neighborhood of top 20 in the backstroke event, and top 40 in the freestyle. I'd be very happy with that!

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jim thornton — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:09:01 GMT

To go gently into that good night. No, not die. But just accept that a certain diminished speed and endurance is inevitable, and not to let myself feel too bad about it.

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funkyfish — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:02:22 GMT

I'm resolving to work on a plan and train smarter and with more effort in 2010, the result of which will hopefully be getting into the Top Ten in either lcm or scy. :banana:

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jessicafk11 — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:59:22 GMT

There are so many things I want to accomplish in 2010, it's downright ridiculous. Reigning it in here a bit to keep myself somewhat focused and sane: Once again be able to swim butterfly for an entire 50 yards/meters and to swim fly at a meet (used to be my fastest, now I die before I finish 25 yards/meters) Work on turns, they are my weakest link and I know I don't spend enough time on them now Swim more consistently. I was better in 2009 than in 2008 and I would like to keep the momentum going. I'd like to add a lose weight goal, but hopefully that'll come with everything else.

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Former Member — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:01:51 GMT

To enjoy life to the fullest, spend at least 5 months of every year in Melaque Mexico.

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Former Member — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:55:02 GMT

2010 resolutions 1. start swimming again. I'll be graduated from college in May and I should be able to find some time. 2. Go to at least 2 meets 3. get a pr in 1 of my main events and 1 in an off event. 4. get healthy again.

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ViveBene — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:26:59 GMT

Here's a vote to place 2010 resolutions in a new thread, because title of this thread is "2009 Swimming New Year's Resolutions." (And I think it should be Ande's thread, the godfather to Leslie's godmother of all swimmers.) Things I did in 2009 that surprised me: 1. Exotic OW plans out the window with no funds to travel all summer. 2. Lost weight. 3. Started weights. 4. Took seconds off backstroke. (Thanks, Chris Stevenson!) 5. Started working with Illinois' LMSA OW committee. 6. Finally got out West, climbed new hills, swam in glacial lakes. :)

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rtodd — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:18:59 GMT

1. make qualifying times in the 50 and 100 free, 100IM and 50 fly. 2. eat better. 3. loose some weight. 4. try to do some dryland. stopped that four years ago. time to start. 5. do the 400IM at a meet. 6. get under 15:30for the Tobay triathlon 1000m swim. did it this year in 16:30.

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tjrpatt — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:28:39 GMT

I don't like to be so specific with New Year's Swimming Resolutions. Here are some thing that I want to do health/swimming wise for 2010: Health Eat better and finally get back to about 200-210 with my weight and lower body fat Swimming Make it back to finals at the Mid Altantic Champs in March, probably B and C finals obviously Get near my lifetime 1650 time of 17:06 and 10:30 something range with my 1000 Get close to break 2:00 in my 200 yard fly Get under 4:30 in my 400 IM Qualify for the USA Swimming Sectionals Champion Series Meets Just make more vast improvements in my Long Course times. Maybe get an AA ranking if super fast swimmers in my age group don't do long course this summer!!! Finally do my first 5K Open Water swim this summer and do some USMS Open water champs this summer.

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Speedo — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:53:15 GMT

2009: To be as diligent with the surgical tubing as I am with the weights. I wasn't, but I did them often enough to eliminate my shoulder problems, so I suppose I met the ultimate goal. 2010: 1) minimum of 2 dolphin kicks off of every wall (I don't do breaststroke to the point of not being sure if I just spelled it correctly) 2) sub-1:10 100yd flutter kick w/board (current best is 1:21 on last of a 5x100 on 1:40 decend kick set) 3) RC exercises w/surgical tubing minimum 3x/wk 4) swim all events except breasst..brstr..uh.....all fly, back, and free events

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pwolf66 — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:16:48 GMT

Swim more. Just totaled up my swim log. Ugh. Only 174 miles in 2008. 2009's goal? 365 miles EpIc FaIl

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ande — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:04:21 GMT

Do you have Swimming Resolutions for 2010? make a committment, create a public statement for you to check at the end of 2010 Mine are: 1) Lose 15 or more pounds: weighed 225 today 2) Improve my Flutter Kick 3) Improve my 100 FREE, went 48.8 in 2008 4) Get Stronger

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Former Member — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:10:00 GMT

My goals are.. 1. Do Ande's kick set at every practice (I swim alone most of the time). 2. Smile after each 25 all out/fast kick (I shouldn't have the strength to smile, should I?). 3. Do cardio, strength, wt and flex workout x3 or more if time permits/wk. 4. Do strength and flex workout before I go to work and after I get home from work, at least 30 min. each. Ok, #4 will be a challenge since I leave my house at 5:30am and come home b/m 8:30pm and 9pm. I am sure I will have more specific goals as I think more, but this is all for now.

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Former Member — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:20:50 GMT

also want to go 24. for the 50m free - which is a big ask as my pb is 26.2 and also 57. for 100m - again a big ask as i'm currently on 59.4! Well I only managed a 25.3 in the 50m but a 56.3 in the 100m.:applaud: This was back in May, but I've just not been enjoying swimming this last few months. I need some new challenges I think.

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ande — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:34:41 GMT

How'd you do with your 2009 Swimming Resolutions? Mine Were + deeper push offs + better streamlines + SDKs off every wall, expecially when I'm tired WHAT ARE YOUR 2010 Swimming Resolutions? btw we rewrote I Resolve (the new years resolution song) have a listen

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FlyQueen — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:30:18 GMT

I am so glad I did not write a resolution for 2009. I can all but guarantee I would have failed misserably at it. I feel more inclined to give 2010 a shot!!! Play around with a few new events improve underwaters get and STAY fit have fun PRs at scy bats

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Chris Stevenson — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:16:46 GMT

My 2009 resolution was pretty modest: stop missing so much warmup in practice. I lasted about one week, then failed miserably for the rest of the year. I'll try again in 2010.

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Patrick W. Brundage — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:53:15 GMT

How'd you do with your 2009 Swimming Resolutions? Here were the goals I laid out: As for 2009, these are straightforward, but still somewhat ambitious: Training: At the start of each season/month/week, lay out a training plan and then stick with it. Training plan should include a set of "must do" workouts followed by a set of "nice to have" additions. I have done this for the SCY season and, as I posted today in my blog (forums.usms.org/blog.php, I'm on target for the meager two initial weeks. Competition: Swim every event at least once in a meet in the SCY season. Beat target times in at least 2 of my 4 target events: 500 free: go under 4:40 went 4:52 in 2008, but SCM time converts to about 4:46 400 IM: go under 4:05 went 4:17 in 2008, but SCM time converts to about 4:11 200 free: go under 1:44 went 1:48.8 in 2008, but SCM time coverts to about 1:46 200 IM: go under 1:56 didn't swim in 2008, but went 2:02.7 in 2006 and my SCM time converts to 1:58.4 My results: Training: pretty solid ... definitely the most-planned and best-executed training of my Master's career. But, still a lot of room for improvement. Competition: Swam every event in SCY! As for goal times, assuming converting SCM to SCY counts, I made 1 of 4 and close on another: 200 free: SCM time converts to 1:43.4! (goal sub-1:44) 400 free: my SCM time converts to about 4:40 400 IM: didn't approach 4:05, but dropped to 4:12 200 IM: got closer with a 1:57.4 WHAT ARE YOUR 2010 Swimming Resolutions? 500 free: 4:30!

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Former Member — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:33:46 GMT

so how's everyone getting on? I've reduced my 50m time from 26.20 to 26.03 - still 1.04 secs from a 24. And my 100m from 59.40 to 58.75. This felt really comfortable and I was annoyed I didn't push harder. I think I'll change my target to a 56. Now!! Keep up the good work guys.

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Patrick W. Brundage — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:24:35 GMT

I accomplished my resolution. tjrpatt and pwbrundage, you were right: I have had much worse swimming experiences than the 200 fly (the 50 breaststroke for instance, and the 100 IM). Several people cautioned me that I could not take the first 100 too easy, so I didn't really work at all until the last 50, when I was sure I would finish. I think I will try it again. Way to go! I do think the 200 fly can be a fun event if you play around with pacing and swim it smart. Sounds like you did.

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Former Member — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:12:28 GMT

Mine is pretty simple.... to start, again. Got Boost

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tjrpatt — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:51:56 GMT

I accomplished my resolution. tjrpatt and pwbrundage, you were right: I have had much worse swimming experiences than the 200 fly (the 50 breaststroke for instance, and the 100 IM). Several people cautioned me that I could not take the first 100 too easy, so I didn't really work at all until the last 50, when I was sure I would finish. I think I will try it again. Good job on doing the 200 fly. See, you want to do it again. Hope you enjoy your LCM 200 fly.