Freestyle Tips and Traininghttp://www.swimlfsc.org/freestyle/Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:35:36 +0000en-USSquarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com)Getting Fast Means Getting ToughLake Forest Swim ClubTue, 06 Nov 2012 20:03:22 +0000http://www.swimlfsc.org/freestyle/2012/11/6/getting-fast-means-getting-tough.html334144:10259459:30323844Watch LFSC standout and Olympic Trials qualifier Mitch Stoehr as he takes on some seriously hard training. For those who know swimming lingo the set is 3(500 casual @ 5:00 + 5x100 max @ 2:00).

For those who don't know the lingo . . . that's really hard, just ask your swimkid! Mitch is in the third lane from the right.

 

]]>http://www.swimlfsc.org/freestyle/rss-comments-entry-30323844.xmlAndrew Wells Did His Homework!Lake Forest Swim ClubWed, 13 Jun 2012 02:00:41 +0000http://www.swimlfsc.org/freestyle/2012/6/12/andrew-wells-did-his-homework.html334144:10259459:16687117Don't forget your homework assignment!

From Andrew Wells . . . "Here is a link to the video I like of Michael Phelps performing freestyle."

 

Andrew Wells      Rachel Tobler     Catherine Holecek     Joseph Holecek

Anna Manning   Sally Stauder   Elise Vondra   Austin Skoog   Kalla Sturonas

]]>http://www.swimlfsc.org/freestyle/rss-comments-entry-16687117.xml200 Free Final - Minnesota Grand PrixLake Forest Swim ClubSat, 12 Nov 2011 14:56:22 +0000http://www.swimlfsc.org/freestyle/2011/11/12/200-free-final-minnesota-grand-prix.html334144:10259459:13690811Michael Phelps puts the field away with great turns and awesome kicking. Learn from the best and you are on the way to being a champion.

 

]]>http://www.swimlfsc.org/freestyle/rss-comments-entry-13690811.xmlAllison Schmitt, 200 Free -- American RecordLake Forest Swim ClubTue, 01 Nov 2011 12:00:39 +0000http://www.swimlfsc.org/freestyle/2011/11/1/allison-schmitt-200-free-american-record.html334144:10259459:13550747Watch Allison Schmitt drop a World Cup and American Record on the field in Berlin. Allison is known as a tough "back-half" swimmer, mowing down her competition on the finish line. Note her body line, smooth rhythm and power off the walls.

 

]]>http://www.swimlfsc.org/freestyle/rss-comments-entry-13550747.xmlHigh Elbow Freestyle PullCoach MichaelSat, 10 Sep 2011 15:00:06 +0000http://www.swimlfsc.org/freestyle/2011/9/10/high-elbow-freestyle-pull.html334144:10259459:12799086Senior and Bronze squad swimmers have started the season working on proper elbow and arm position in freestyle. This video from The Race Club, narrated by 1968, '72 and '76 Olympic swimmer Gary Hall, Sr, shows how to get the right elbow position.
(Some advertising at the start of the video with some pop-up ads you can close during play.)

Check it out and start your season with better freestyle!

 

 

 

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]]>http://www.swimlfsc.org/freestyle/rss-comments-entry-12799086.xmlThe Swimming ArmLake Forest Swim ClubTue, 12 Oct 2010 05:54:31 +0000http://www.swimlfsc.org/freestyle/2010/10/12/the-swimming-arm.html334144:10259459:9164136

Here's what LFSC age group swimmers are working on-- can you make your arm look like this?

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