CMSC LANE CURRENTS January 4, 2007
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Coach's Corner

Happy New Year to everyone and welcome back. To start the New Year off take advantage of the following workshops coming up; Performance Enhancement with dry land stroke work in January and Nutrition in February. These work shops will help you be the best you can be physically and mentally in the pool.

There are a few reminders to all swimmers in regards to swim practices. Please swim the workouts as given. The coaches design the workouts so you can achieve optimal performance and prevent injury. Use of equipment such as pull buoys, kick boards, paddles and flippers are designed for specific swim sets. Miss use of equipment may cause undo stress on the joints and actually limit the effectiveness of the training. If you want to use equipment other than specified in the workout, please consult with the coach.

Pull buoys are used to build strength in the upper body and assist in the alignment. Kick boards are designed to strengthen the legs. Flippers are designed for stoke technique work. Paddles are used to enhance pulling technique in a stroke. Overuse of the equipment will cause injury and inefficiency of the stroke.

I look forward to working with you in the upcoming season of 2007. If you have any questions, ideas or comments please feel free to contact the swim session representatives.

Lisa Krause
Mid-morning coach

Swimming factoid

Hydration Revisited
Food and nutrition experts recommend that the average adult male should consume 3.7 liters of fluid daily, while female adults should consume 2.7 liters. They also advise that fluid intake be driven by thirst and by consuming beverages at mealtimes. This recommendation does not benefit athletes who should rely on more than thirst to maintain adequate hydration. Body fluid levels are already low when you feel thirsty.

As an athlete, hydrating before training and rehydrating after training is a top nutritional priority. Make it a daily habit to carry a water bottle to encourage steady fluid intake. Remember that juices, milk, yogurt and fresh fruit are hydrating. Clear urine during the day is a sign of adequate hydration (urine is more concentrated in the morning so check it during the day).

So please don't just take that water bottle to practice!! Keep it full and with you all day long.

Quote of the month

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step (or stroke?)"

Upcoming swim meets

Just a reminder that entries for the Foothills Masters meet are due into the CMSC mail box (front desk at Talisman) by January 8, 2007.

Entry fee is $25.00 payable to Foothills Masters.

Meet info is available on our website.

No late entries will be accepted. Entries must be sent in via the HYTEK program, so please have them to Jeanne Carlsen on time.

Next meet after Foothills is ours on Feb.11/2007. Please refer to the website for more details.

Finally, if you are 55+, please mark your calenders for the Senior Swim Challenge, Calgary Zone Trials, Alberta Senior Summer Games being held on June 12, 2007. Keith Shaw will have more information posted on our CMSC bulletin board on deck.

Workout Schedule Updates

Please make note of the following changes/cancellations to our workouts:

Sat. Jan. 13 NEW TIME 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Also due to special events being held at Talisman, they occasionally change our workout times so please check the phone line (234-8787) or our website.

Social Events

Snack club this month is being hosted by lanes 7 and 8 on Saturday Jan 27, 2007 after workout. For those lanes hosting, please bring treats to share with your fellow members.

Special events to sign up for

What: Performance Enhancement And Dry Land Stroke Technique Workshop
Who: Lisa Krause and Mike Schmolky
When: Sat. Jan. 13th, 2007.
Time: 12:30-2:30 pm (2 hrs)
Where: Talisman Centre Pool "Riverview Room" (North end of building)
Cost: $10.00, please pay an executive member

Sign up sheet on CMSC bulletin board; last day to sign up: Thursday Jan.11 or RSVP Lisa at fitforall@telus.net

Performance Enhancement for Swimmers and Prevention of Common Injuries - Analysis of the factors which influence your power, efficiency and long term swimming success!

You don't want to miss the event planned on January 13, 2006. On this day the Master's will host guest presenters Lisa Krause, and Dr. Michael Schmolke. Their intensive program will help you learn about the foundations of athletic performance, along with providing a specific review of the most common keys to your swimming success. Once you have accomplished understanding the attributes of performance strength, you will systematically learn strategies that are easy to adopt, and help you prevent the most common swimmers complaints & injuries while enhancing your Peak Performance. This is HANDS ON! Be prepared to be tested in small groups, and intent on raising yourself up to the next level in performance. We want to help you conquer the things that currently hold you back from your peak potential.

Some highlights you will learn more about include:

  1. Foundations of fitness which create performance excellence.
  2. The dynamics of alignment and position in water and performance.
  3. Biomechanics of swimming, with extensive focus on stroke techniques, and factors that generate peak performance with minimal injury.
  4. Strategies that will empower you with improved self care routines and simple, creative strengthening activities to bring out the best PPP in you for swimming and life. (Peak Power & Performance)
  5. Cutting edge information on concerns that face the busy modern athlete, and options for athletic support and resources.

So mark your calendars, blackberries, and day minders so you can attend and invest in your athletic success with the Master's Swim Club.

What: Successful Workout and Race Nutrition
Who: Sharla Stoffman, Registered Dietician
When: Sat. Feb. 3rd, 2007.
Time: 12:30-1:30pm (1 hr)
Where: Talisman Centre Pool "Riverview Room" (North end of building)
Cost: $5, please pay your executive member

Sign up sheet on CMSC bulletin board; last day to sign up Thursday Feb.1

Healthy Recipes For Swimmers On The Go

Just recently I tried the following recipe thanks to rave reviews from fellow team mate Susan Rockafellow and she was right, it was a hit at my dinner table! There are lots of ingredients but don't be shy, you won't regret this tasty and satisfying chicken dish. Perhaps, it is also one that could be modified for the crock pot.
Indonesian Coconut Chicken with Creamy Peanut Sauce.
Indonesian Coconut Chicken
1 chicken, skinned into pieces (chicken breasts or thighs work great)
1-1/2 tbsp oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 tsp chili powder
1 cup roasted peanuts
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup coconut milk
Salt & pepper (to taste)

Heat oil and brown chicken. When golden, set aside. Cook onion, garlic, ginger and chili powder in pan until soft. Return chicken to pan and add peanuts, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour in coconut milk, cover and simmer for 30-40 min or until chicken is cooked. If you are worried about the calories, try Taste of Thai – light version. Serve with rice. (You might as well make coconut rice with the remainder of the coconut milk that you'll have left over).

Creamy Peanut Sauce for dipping on the side
1/4 cup peanut butter (at room temp)
1/4 cup plain non-fat yogurt
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp dark sesame oil
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp hot water
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, or add more if you like it with a bit more zing)

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix until smooth using either a wire whisk or a blender. Simple! Tip: This recipe will make about a half a cup of creamy peanut sauce. You can store any unused sauce in the refrigerator for about a week.

Leftovers warm up well!

CMSC Team Equipment

Check out the Team Aquatics link on our club website. Place your orders with Laurie Wallace (newsletter@cmsc.ab.ca) and get your supplies at a discounted price. She will take your orders throughout each month and then ONLY place the orders on the first of the next month. Each order must be accompanied by a cheque or your order will not be completed.

Need a CMSC cap? Catch-up with Laurie or Dave Dickson on deck to purchase your club logoed swim caps which of course come in a multitude of colors for only $5.00.