The Week Ahead: 10.28 to 11.2

Some people want it to happen...

some wish it would happen... 

others MAKE it happen. 

-Michael Jordan

As we head into the final weeks of the season, there will be lots of important information, times, and dates to keep track of.  Please be sure to read these posts thoroughly and check the blog often in case of any updates.  Thanks!

Cancer Walk
A HUGE thanks to all the girls who participated in the Cancer Walk yesterday and to all those who provided donations!  As a team, we raised $797, and that's not including donations to the online portal!  As a collective, the Lakeshore Swimmin' Women donated $5,500 to the cause, which is an amazing effort and such a blessing for the American Cancer Society!  Below is a group photo of the five teams.

Taper Info
Those swimmers who have not achieved a state-qualifying time will be "tapering" for our Conference Meet on November 8-9.  In basic terms, a "taper" is a period of rest, the idea being that the athlete will be in peak shape and fully rested for the big meet. We will begin to back off yardage (NOT intensity) and it will gradually decrease throughout  the next two weeks.  We will also focus more on starts, turns, finishes, etc., all the small details that lead to faster swimming.  For us, this will be first evident this coming Wednesday.  Naturally, we will see a significant increase in daily energy levels, which is exactly what we want!  However, we need to store up these reserves, NOT increase other activities simply because we have the excess energy to do so.  Make sure to get as much sleep as usual, if not more, and limit other vigorous activities.  What we do outside of the pool has as much of an impact on our performance as what we will be doing in practice!  Also, it's important to note that it's perfectly normal to feel a bit sluggish for a day or two during this time as our bodies will be undergoing a lot of adaptations due to the rest.

Tuesday 10.29

• Meet AWAY vs. Unity Christian (@ Hudsonville High School)
• TIME CHANGE:
• Bus LEAVES Aquatic Center @ 5:15pm
• Warm Up @ 6:00pm.  Meet Start @ 7:00pm.
• Unity will be providing desserts, but NOT a full meal, after the meet.

Saturday 11.2

• Saturday Practice!  Last one for Conference Swimmers!
• Doors OPEN @ 8:00am.  We will be in the water until 10:00am with pancakes to follow!

Don't forget to set your clocks back Saturday night!  Ahhhh, an extra hour of sleep...