Happy 2013!  I am taking a 1-week “sabbatical” to assess my weekly pattern of workouts; expect regular posts to resume Friday, January 11th. The following objectives will remain unchanged:

• 2500-3000 each day
• 5 days/week
• 1 distance/pace practice
• 1 mid-distance/pace practice
• 1 individual medley practice
• publish Friday afternoons

I am looking at altering the remaining 2 practices.  Here are my current thoughts:

• rotate through each stroke and provide technique pointers, drills, and skills
• present workouts from various coaches that I have worked with, heard speak, or read their ideas
• introduce strategies and preparations for different races
• examine a variety of technique and training fads

Your comments are encouraged and will be appreciated.    I look forward to hearing from you!