Thanksgiving Workouts

Hey Team,

Here are a few workouts that you can do on Friday and Saturday if you're needing some inspiration during Thanksgiving Break. I hope that everyone had a great holiday and has enjoyed some time with family and friends.

Workout #1:

Warm-up:
400 Swim, 300 Pull, 200 Kick
10 x 50 @ R:10 (odd = Drill, even = Build)

Rev Set:
3 x
50 EZ
100 Free (Build Each 25)
100 Free (Build entire 100)
50 Hard

Main Set:
6 x 200 (#1, 3, 5 = Specialty @ 80% - good technique)
4 x 150 (#1, 3 = Specialty @ 90%)
2 x 100 (#1 = Specialty @ 100%)

Cool Down:
150 EZ Cool Down....................4450 Yards


Workout #2:

Warm-up:
300 Swim, 300 Pull, 300 Drill
8 x 50 Kick @ 1:10

Rev Set:
75 Build Free
3 x 25 Descend Stroke #1 (your choice)
75 Build Free
3 x 25 Descend Stroke #2 (your choice)
75 Build Free
3 x 25 Descend Stroke #3 (your choice)

Main Set:
3 x
100 IM
200 Stroke
300 Free (Extended Streamlines!)

Cool Down:
150 EZ Cool Down....................3700 Yards


See you Sunday evening at 4:00pm for practice!

The Team's New MASCOT!

On Friday, November 6th, the Simmons Swimming & Diving Team received a gift from Simmons Alum Ellie Blanton '59. "Every team needs a mascot!"

Oh boy, will we have fun with this remote control robotic SHARK!

Thanks Ellie!

First Meet - Under Our Belt!

Team,

Congratulations on a great season-opener this past Saturday against Westfield State. While it was disappointing to lose to Westfield, I think we gave them a good run for their money. Rarely are four strong divers matched up against another four strong divers in a dual meet. Congratulations to those athletes that made New England cuts in the first meet: Nellie, Kaira, Amanda, Virginia, Alyssa M., Anastasia & Brittany. Also, huge props to Alyssa Musket for taking down the pool and school record in the 50 Freestyle, setting a new standard of 25.09. Not too shabby for the first meet! There were a number of races in which Simmons fought to the end. That is the type of swimming that I'm looking for. Way to go, team!