#478 Decoding Swim Workout Lingo and Pool Etiquette
Welcome
Welcome to Episode #478 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance news, coaching tips and discussion.
It’s our Valentine’s weekend show and we know you love swimming!
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Announcements and News:
Breckebiener USAT Winter Triathlon National Championship
Gold Run Nordic Center Breckenridge, CO
Sunday, February 16, 2025
COURSE INFO
TRIATHLON SPRINT
RUN DISTANCE: 1.88mi / 3k
RUN ELEVATION: 170ft / 52m
BIKE DISTANCE: 3.1mi / 5k
BIKE ELEVATION: 338ft / 103m
SKI DISTANCE: 3.1mi / 5k
SKI EVEVATION: 277ft / 85m
TRIATHLON INTERMEDIATE
RUN DISTANCE: 3.76mi / 6k
RUN ELEVATION: 340ft / 104m
BIKE DISTANCE: 6.2mi / 10k
BIKE ELEVATION: 676ft / 206m
SKI DISTANCE: 6.2mi / 10k
SKI ELEVATION: 554ft / 170m
Group Ride Schedule - March 1st Garden of the Gods.
Announcing Coaches Corner (aka Office Hours) with Coaches April Spilde and Rich Soares. Every 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Link to Feb. 18 Coaches Corner - https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjMzYjNjNGItYzFlOS00N2RhLWFlMjYtNGQ0MTBkNzgzYzA0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b66709e9-1b6a-4649-a18d-017b8a4b8aa7%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a731b547-aa9a-4990-a6bc-527e8ce60a7e%22%7d
Upcoming Programming - Our February focus will be on swimming.
Feb. 22 - Open Water Skills
Mar. 1 - Run Intensity as HR, Pace, GAP and Power
Mar. 8 - Guest Interview
Mar. 15 - Run Drills to Become More Efficient and Powerful
Grit2Greatness Endurance Website and Social Media - Come check out our new coaching
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Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance
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Ask A Coach: Decoding Swim Workouts and Pool Etiquette
Swimming terminology, specifically the swim lingo you will see during a workout, can often be confusing. The definitions of typical swim practice terms will help you navigate swim workouts so you can focus on your swimm
