Swim Math
You have just completed four 100s on 1:30, you begin on the top. What time is it currently? (Just need seconds)
The top
What parts of your hand should exit and enter the water first on backstroke?
Thumb and pinkie, respectively
Who holds the world record in the men’s 50 Free SCY?
Caeleb Dressel
What muscle group is used for v-ups?
Abs
What should you have on the deck with you right now?
A water bottle
You have just done 20x25s and 6x75s, how many yards have you done?
950
When do you kick on butterfly?
Kick out, kick in
Who holds the world record in the Women’s 100 Breaststroke LCM?
Lilly King
How much does a standard bar weigh?
45 lbs
What two things ought swimmers ensure they are getting enough of to avoid cramping?
Fluids and sodium
You are about to do 6x75s on 1:10, you will be starting on the 15. At what time will you finish (in seconds only)?
15
What is the catch position of freestyle? Feel free to simply demonstrate.
Set anchor, high elbow, use forearm.
Who holds the Subiaco high school 100 Butterfly record?
Ethan Spillers
What is the equivalent of a wall-up on a pull-up bar?
A muscle up.
What are the three major nutrients athletes need to consume in balanced amounts?
Carbohydrates, fats (lipids), and protein.
How far are the flags from the corresponding wall?
5 yards
What is meant by the recovery phase, and what stroke has an in-water recovery phase?
Returning arms to front, breaststrok.
Who holds the ASI record for the 13-14 Men’s 200 Backstroke?
Aiden Griffith
What is the primary muscle used for diamond pushups?
Triceps
Three examples of things not to eat before a meet
Anything from caffeine in large doses, carbonated beverages, high fiber cereals, dried beans, cabbage family vegetables, fatty foods, fried foods, dried fruit, juices, unfamiliar foods, etc.
If you compete in the 400 IM, the 500 freestyle, and the mile, how many lengths have you swam?
102
What is the oldest of the four strokes?
Breaststroke
Before Micheal Phelps, who held the world record for most swimming Olympic medals?
Mark Spitz
About a month ago, we did a swim murph. What does a regular murph consist of?
A one mile run, 100 pull ups, 200 push ups, 300 squats, then another mile run.
Surrounding practice, when should you be drinking?
Before, during, and after. 20 ounces before, 14 to 40 ounces for each hour during, and 24 ounces for every pound lost after.