After an excellent SCY season this year, it's no surprise that we now have SIX US Masters National Top-Ten swimmers on the BC masters squad. Below is a listing of the swimmers and the respective events in which they are among the fastest 10 individuals in the country for their age group!!
Name, Gender/Age category, Event(s)
Eric Caines, M 25-29 (1650 Freestyle)
Pieter deHart, M 30-34 (1000 Freestyle, 400 IM)
Jenny Harvey, F 30-34 (100 Breaststroke, 200 Breaststroke)
Jimmy Hughes, M 18-24 (100 Freestyle)
Brett Nichols, M 25-29 (1650 Freestyle)
Mindy Williams, F 25-29 (1650 Freestyle)
In addition, the relay top-ten listings were also just posted:
400 Freestyle Relay SCY Men 18+ (2009)
Jimmy Hughes (24)
Eric Caines (29)
Thomas B Reynolds (29)
Pieter A De Hart (30) 3:21.43
400 Medley Relay SCY Men 25+ (2009)
Brett M Nichols (25)
Thomas B Reynolds (29)
Eric Caines (29)
Pieter A De Hart (30) 3:48.32
400 Medley Relay SCY Mixed 18+ (2009)
Kara K Buchanan (25)
Michael J Jackson (41)
Melinda B Williams (27)
Jimmy Hughes (24) 4:10.49
400 Freestyle Relay SCY Mixed 25+ (2009)
Leonardo J Torres (38)
Mary E Pohlman (51)
Kristina C Orsini-Platzer (25)
Michael J Jackson (41) 4:17.79
GO BC MASTERS!!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Next Open Water swimming clinic!
Water, water, everywhere! While most of us have been keeping up with the warming temperatures by hitting the ponds, pools, and beaches around town, one can never have too much practice in the open water environment- Which brings us to the next Open Water clinic led by Jenny.
When? Monday, July 20th, from 6-7:30pm. Please be on time!
Where? Revere Beach. We'll meet between the 2 beach-side pavilions nearest to Chester Ave. (directions below)
Note: Please RSVP to Jenny beforehand so she can have a semi-accurate head count.
Hope to see you there!
EASY ACCESS By MBTA:
Take the Blue Line outbound to the last stop, Wonderland.
The Wonderland stop is between Chester Ave and Shawmut St, 1 block from the beach.
We will meet between the two beach-side pavilions that are nearest to Chester Ave.
Driving Directions From Boston and Points South
Get onto I-90 E
Take the MA-145 exit toward Chelsea/Bennington St (0.1 mi)
Merge onto Vienna St (361 ft)
Slight right at Bennington St/MA-145 to continue to follow Bennington St (2.1 mi)
Continue on State Rd (0.3 mi)
Slight right at MA-145/State Rd (400 ft)
At Eliot Circle, take the 2nd exit onto Revere Beach Blvd (0.8 mi)
Metered parking available along the street.
We will meet between the two beach-side pavilions that are nearest to Chester Ave.
Driving Directions From Cambridge and Points West
Get onto US-1 N and head toward the Tobin Bridge
Exit onto MA-16/Revere Beach Pkwy toward Lynn/MA-1A and continue to follow MA-16 (1.8 mi)
Turn right at Beach St (0.4 mi)
Turn left at Ocean Ave (0.1 mi)
Turn right toward Revere Beach Blvd (180 ft)
Turn left at Revere Beach Blvd (0.2 mi)
Metered parking available along the street.
Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/mm?q=&ie=UTF8&hl=en&ll=42.412843,-70.991035&spn=0.025379,0.031457&t=h&z=15&msa=0&msid=106301226799566485954.00046190b82b6a9c4cf48&saddr=cambridge,+ma&daddr=Revere+Beach+%4042.4131124008893,-70.98946809768677&geocode=%3BFTgshwIdZMnE-w
When? Monday, July 20th, from 6-7:30pm. Please be on time!
Where? Revere Beach. We'll meet between the 2 beach-side pavilions nearest to Chester Ave. (directions below)
Note: Please RSVP to Jenny beforehand so she can have a semi-accurate head count.
Hope to see you there!
EASY ACCESS By MBTA:
Take the Blue Line outbound to the last stop, Wonderland.
The Wonderland stop is between Chester Ave and Shawmut St, 1 block from the beach.
We will meet between the two beach-side pavilions that are nearest to Chester Ave.
Driving Directions From Boston and Points South
Get onto I-90 E
Take the MA-145 exit toward Chelsea/Bennington St (0.1 mi)
Merge onto Vienna St (361 ft)
Slight right at Bennington St/MA-145 to continue to follow Bennington St (2.1 mi)
Continue on State Rd (0.3 mi)
Slight right at MA-145/State Rd (400 ft)
At Eliot Circle, take the 2nd exit onto Revere Beach Blvd (0.8 mi)
Metered parking available along the street.
We will meet between the two beach-side pavilions that are nearest to Chester Ave.
Driving Directions From Cambridge and Points West
Get onto US-1 N and head toward the Tobin Bridge
Exit onto MA-16/Revere Beach Pkwy toward Lynn/MA-1A and continue to follow MA-16 (1.8 mi)
Turn right at Beach St (0.4 mi)
Turn left at Ocean Ave (0.1 mi)
Turn right toward Revere Beach Blvd (180 ft)
Turn left at Revere Beach Blvd (0.2 mi)
Metered parking available along the street.
Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/mm?q=&ie=UTF8&hl=en&ll=42.412843,-70.991035&spn=0.025379,0.031457&t=h&z=15&msa=0&msid=106301226799566485954.00046190b82b6a9c4cf48&saddr=cambridge,+ma&daddr=Revere+Beach+%4042.4131124008893,-70.98946809768677&geocode=%3BFTgshwIdZMnE-w
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Insightful Article about CRAMPING
Hi Team,
Most of us have probably experienced muscle cramping during a masters workout at one point or another. This phenomenon stumps me, but recently I found a pretty good article that highlights some of the potential reasons - aside from general dehydration, lack of potassium, etc. Take a look:
CRAMPING YOUR STYLE: "Dealing With Cramps In The Pool" by Haydn Wooley
Here's the link:
http://www.swim-city.com/library.php3?id=119
Most of us have probably experienced muscle cramping during a masters workout at one point or another. This phenomenon stumps me, but recently I found a pretty good article that highlights some of the potential reasons - aside from general dehydration, lack of potassium, etc. Take a look:
CRAMPING YOUR STYLE: "Dealing With Cramps In The Pool" by Haydn Wooley
Here's the link:
http://www.swim-city.com/library.php3?id=119
Monday, June 29, 2009
Nantasket Beach Day!
What a great day we had out on the water this past Saturday morning! Thanks again to Jenny for providing an enlightening and fun clinic! What...a...beautiful...Day...
Check out this video:
Check out this video:
Monday, June 22, 2009
Fantastic Nantasket!
Reminder: the TeamEnVision/BCMasters open water swim at "Fantastic Nantasket" is this Saturday, June 27th, from 9am - 11am. This is a great location for your first ocean swim, a tune up, or a good workout. The water is clean and calm, the bottom sandy as far as you can walk. There are buoys parallel to shore and a lifeguard crew - plus, there will be personalized KAYAK SUPPORT provided by Pieter!
If you pan on attending, please RSVP to Jenny prior to Saturday.
If you need a ride or can offer a ride, please also let her know. Directions below - only ~45 min away.
Everyone is welcome: friends, other triathletes or swimmers, significant others - participants must be able to swim unassisted.
What to Bring:
- swim suit
- brightly colored cap
- goggles
- wetsuit highly recommended
- other: towel, sunscreen, eye drops, ear drops, body glide, snacks
Directions to Nantasket Beach Reservation, MA
1. Take I-93 S toward Quincy
2. Take exit 12 toward MA-3A/Quincy (0.2 mi)
3. Merge onto Gallivan Blvd/MA-203 (0.1 mi)
4. Turn right at Neponset Ave to continue on MA-3A (2.4 mi)
5. Turn left at Merrymount Pkwy to continue on MA-3A (1.9 mi)
6. Turn left at Washington St to continue on MA-3A (0.5 mi)
7. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit to stay on MA-3A/Washington St
8. Continue to follow MA-3A (5.0 mi)
9. At the next traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Summer St (0.5 mi)
10. Continue on Rockland St (0.1 mi)
11. Continue on George Washington Blvd (1.7 mi)
12. Slight right at Hull Shore Dr, then stay to the right to stay on Hull Shore Dr/Franklin St
13. Find parking along the streets or pay a small fee ($3) to park in the lots on the left side of the street.
14. Just as Beach Ave takes off to the right, and before the T at Phipps Rd, there is a brick state park / restroom building on the right (beach side). We meet at that building, near the outdoor showers.
If you pan on attending, please RSVP to Jenny prior to Saturday.
If you need a ride or can offer a ride, please also let her know. Directions below - only ~45 min away.
Everyone is welcome: friends, other triathletes or swimmers, significant others - participants must be able to swim unassisted.
What to Bring:
- swim suit
- brightly colored cap
- goggles
- wetsuit highly recommended
- other: towel, sunscreen, eye drops, ear drops, body glide, snacks
Directions to Nantasket Beach Reservation, MA
1. Take I-93 S toward Quincy
2. Take exit 12 toward MA-3A/Quincy (0.2 mi)
3. Merge onto Gallivan Blvd/MA-203 (0.1 mi)
4. Turn right at Neponset Ave to continue on MA-3A (2.4 mi)
5. Turn left at Merrymount Pkwy to continue on MA-3A (1.9 mi)
6. Turn left at Washington St to continue on MA-3A (0.5 mi)
7. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit to stay on MA-3A/Washington St
8. Continue to follow MA-3A (5.0 mi)
9. At the next traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Summer St (0.5 mi)
10. Continue on Rockland St (0.1 mi)
11. Continue on George Washington Blvd (1.7 mi)
12. Slight right at Hull Shore Dr, then stay to the right to stay on Hull Shore Dr/Franklin St
13. Find parking along the streets or pay a small fee ($3) to park in the lots on the left side of the street.
14. Just as Beach Ave takes off to the right, and before the T at Phipps Rd, there is a brick state park / restroom building on the right (beach side). We meet at that building, near the outdoor showers.
Wonderful Weekly Wednesday open Water swim...
I just wanted to make it official: we will now be meeting every Wednesday morning at Farm Pond for some open water swimming throughout the summer. We start swimming promptly at 6:30am, so be sure to come a little early to gear up if you want to join us! Hope to see you there!
(see below/previous posts for more details...)
(see below/previous posts for more details...)
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