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2007-09-21T15:30:00.000-07:00

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Reg Richardson LCM - 2007

2007-07-17T21:03:00.000-07:00

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Congratulations to all the CIM swimmers for the strong showing at the Reg Richardson Memorial LCM on Saturday (July 14). Our participation DOUBLED over last year, with 8 swimmers (enough for 2 relays!), but unfortunately we needed more women (hmmm, somewhere I know I've said that before, lol). Come on ladies, join us next year - WE NEED YOU!

For the most part, the swims were fast and the conditioning was there. Only problem was, we just don't have the experience swimming in 50 meter pools...the pool is deceivingly long for those of us use to 25 yard pools, and it just seems to keep getting longer! I think next year we'll have to take a little field trip over to Los Banos or UCSB a week or two before this meet, and get in a few meter workouts.

What is most important about going to these type of events is getting out there and having fun, while challenging ourselves to do our best. What a great way to spend the day...beautiful weather, good friends, dip in the pool. Thanks to everyone swimming AND coming out and supporting our group...Next year, maybe we can double our numbers again??? I know there are at least another 8 out there ready to take that plunge. Oh, and one more thing...the wheels are in motion for possibly planning a road trip to the Las Vegas swim meet in 2008. STAY TUNED!

On to the results! (I know I'm missing a couple swims, so please let me know and I'll get them posted).

100 Meter Freestyle:
Alethia - 1:10.41 / Mark U. - 1:10.42 / Todd - 1:02.33
Mike - 1:12.71 / Ron - 1:28.23 / Mark S. - 1:14.62

200 Meter Individual Medley:
Alethia - 3:03.41 / Eric - 2:48.61

50 Meter Freestyle:
Mark U. - 30.24 / Eric - 31.64 / Mark S. - 31.10
Todd - 27.71 / Mike - 29.93 / Ron - 38.

50 Meter Backstroke:
Eric - 36.51

50 Meter Butterfly:
Mark U. - 36.32 / Todd - 30.94

CIM Ski Trip - Mammoth 2007

2007-04-01T14:20:00.000-07:00

What a great long weekend to trade in our bathing suits and goggles for a plank or two of wood and a couple poles. With temperatures in the mid to upper 40's (and even above 50 one day), we still could have cruised around the mountain in our speedos and still been quite comfortable.

Here's our crew for the weekend...thanks for coming!

My world famous pizza...great tasting and nutritous too. Well, sorta...

View from the parking lot at Canyon Lodge...next year I'll take a few action shots of us actually skiing. STAY TUNED =)

Check out the rest of the Mammoth pictures HERE

SwimTrek Greece Photos are UP!

2006-10-27T16:08:00.000-07:00

My SwimTrek - Greece photos are up (all 230+ of them)!

I'm still in the process of adding all the descriptions, captions and other fun stuff to the photos, but you can check them out here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/44648688@N00/sets/72157594347414099/detail/

Coach Vic and Coach Allie =)

2006-08-30T13:39:00.000-07:00

Here we are right before workout, with Coach Allie preparing to give the first set. Actually, this little cutie belongs to Steve and Kristi Dato, one of our swimmers in Carpinteria. We need matching hats =)

Reg Richardson Memorial LCM Swim Meet - July 8, 2006

2006-07-12T15:47:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone coming out and joining us for a beautiful afternoon of swimming. The weather was tropically warm, as was the atmosphere of swimmers from all over southern California. Although the meet went a little too quick to allow swimmers much of a recovery, the swims were fast, and the technique was excellent. Below are a few action shots. Click on the photos below to enlarge.
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Here's a rare shot of Danni actually out of the water. Hopefully we'll see her on the blocks very soon =) And speaking of blocks, here's Rochelle waiting for the call to the starting blocks. The events are seeded according to swim times, so everyone swims together!
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Todd up on the blocks. Excellent reaction time and extension! Now we just need to work on getting those legs higher on the entry. Imagine yourself diving through a small hula hoop, and you want your entire body to pass through the hoop, but not at the same time...hands first, then the middle torso, and then the legs. This means the legs have to remain higher than the upper body so as not to land flat like an airplane making a water landing.
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Eric up in this series. Check out the various reaction times (arms forward or arms back). Try to make the first movement after the starting horn sounds FORWARDS. Get out of the habit of winding up...explode forward with the legs!

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In the next series of photos we see Patrick on the blocks using a track start. The "one foot forward, one foot back" technique has become more widely used over the years because it allows a lot more stability while in the starting position. Remaining in a steady position before the starting horn is very important in major competitions because a single false start means a disqualification. Remember to keep the legs straight (and together) while in the air. This allows for a more streamlined entry, which means more speed that you don't have to work for! The fastest part of the swim is not actually the swim itself, but the start. So the idea is to try and maintain that speed for as long as possible. Maintaining a streamlined position will cut down on the resistance, and allow you to keep that "free speed" for a longer distance.
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Eric is up once again, and this time with an excellent backstroke start. Very good reaction time, full extension and streamline position. A little more arch in the back would allow a deeper entry, and keep the speed up during dolphin kicks and the first stroke cycle. ..
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In the next series of 3 here, we have Todd on the starting blocks. GOOD START! Still a bit too flat on the entry, resulting in the arms and legs entering the water at the same time, but great extension! .
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We finished the day with our group in top relay form! Here's the team strategizing as they prepare for their relay swim. With very little rest in between events, by this time the group was more ready for a nap rather than more swimming...thanks Patrick, David, Todd and Eric for sticking around =)

Ocean Swimmers Group Picture

2005-09-16T13:11:00.000-07:00

Here we are all suited up and ready to go!

2005 United States Masters Swimming National Championships

2005-08-22T12:10:00.000-07:00

2005 UNITED STATES MASTERS SWIMMING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

We had 2 swimmers represent the Channel Island Master's Swim Club on August 11-15. Thanks to Todd for taking the time to provide us with some action shots of the event. The pictures are of Ron and Todd competing in their 50 meter freestyle events.
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Here is Ron at the start (second from right-to-left)

The beeper sounds and off they go!

Head down and tucked, legs high...good position! (3rd lane from right-to-left)

Here's Ron at the finish (3rd lane left-to-right). GREAT JOB RON!

Here's Todd at the start of his 50 meter freestyle swim (second from left-to-right).

Good position at water entry (streamline posisition)

Here's Todd with a strong finish (lane 2 right-to-left)

OCEAN SWIMMING PICTURES

2005-07-20T10:40:00.000-07:00

Carpinteria has some of the best conditions for ocean swimming on the Central Coast. With mild surf, good water quality and a glassy surface, the Carpinteria City Beach course offers swimmers of all levels and abilities a great opportunity to enjoy ocean swimming at its finest.

OCEAN SWIM PICTURES - JULY 17, 2005 / Partly sunny skies / Water Temperature 61-63 degrees F / Air Temperature 65 degrees F / Surface conditions calm and glassy / Mild surf, 1-2 ft / Strong southern current around point, tapering off / EXCELLENT CONDITIONS!

Here we are making final preparations and receiving course instructions right before the swim.

Wetsuits on and all ready to go...now we just need to get in the water.

Everyone anxiously waiting for the start of the swim...getting the feet use to the chilly water.

Our lead kayak with a flock of swimmers in tow in the background.

Swimmers navigating by one of the 15 buoys along the 1.5+ mile course.

Action shot of the competition heating up a little. Good example of a swimmer spotting the lead pack swimmer and preparing to make a pass.

OPEN WATER CRUISING!

Here we have our very own member of the Polar Bear Club powering through the water...NO WETSUIT!

Swimmer being paced by one of our kayaking safety crew.

REACH AND EXTEND!

BEEP BEEP - COLLISION COURSE!

Swimmers make it through the collision without even breaking stroke.

Anyone recognize this swimmer??? I'd know that stroke anywhere.

Swimmers finishing the course...that red buoy never looked so good!

Finished at last!

Here's our fast swimmer of the day completing the course. Also a good shot of the multi-million dollar beach houses along the course...we may not be able to live there, but they sure make good landmarks.

No, the water isn't so cold that his hands turned blue...he's got gloves on.

GO TEAM YELLOW CAP!

Someone call for a taxi?

Here we are after the swim, enjoying a little brunch and sharing our experiences of another great ocean swim at Carpinteria City Beach...come on out and join us!

Reg Richardson Memorial Meet - July 9, 2005

2005-07-14T09:33:00.000-07:00

Reg Richardson Memorial Swim Meet -

July 9, 2005

What a great day for a swim meet! Thanks to all who came out and participated and supported our CIM swimmers. Results of the meet will be posted on the main page as soon as they are available. Special thanks to Todd for allowing us the use of his camera.

Now for a few action shots!

Here's Elizabeth taking it all in as one of our beloved volunteer timers. Thanks for all your help!

Here's Patrick on the blocks in starting position...TAKE YOUR MARKS!

GO PATRICK!

Here's Todd flying over the water (he's way over on the other side 2nd from the end). At this point it looks like he could just keep going, but yes he did eventually enter the water.

Here's Ron on the blocks waiting for the starter's horn.

Ron's start off the blocks