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Swimming World Magazine June 2014 Issue
In this issue:
ON THE COVER
Michael Andrew, who just turned 15 in April, has already set 57 U.S. national age group records in his young career. He is trained by his father, Peter Andrew, perhaps the USA’s foremost practitioner of a new training system called Ultra-Short-Race-Pace Training (known as USRPT). Michael is the youngest male swimmer ever to turn professional! (See stories, pages 16,17,22 and 25). [photo by Mike Lewis ]
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
FEATURES
010 When it’s Time, It’s Time
by Michael J. Stott
Last month, Swimming World provided information for parents on how to pick the best age group program for their children. This month, we offer a parent’s guide to changing age group programs.
016 All About Michael Andrew
by Shoshanna Rutemiller
Meet Michael Andrew: NAG record holder extraordinaire, home-school scholar, professional swimmer…and he only just turned 15 years old!
022 The NAG Records Phenomena
by Emily Sampl
National age group standards in the United States are falling at a faster pace than ever before.
025 A New Way to Train
by Michael J. Stott
Coaches, scientists and swimmers weigh in on Ultra Short Race-Pace Training, also known as USRPT.
030 Indoor Air Quality
by Ralph Kittler
Causes and solutions are discussed for IAQ and breathing issues in natatoriums.
034 Top 10 Triumphs & Tragedies
by Chuck Warner
Beginning in its April issue and continuing monthly through January 2015, Swimming World Magazine is counting down the top 10 triumphs and tragedies in the history of swimming. This month: #8 The Carliles-A Love Affair.
COACHING
008 Butterfly, Backstroke, Freestyle Breakouts
by Jeff Commings
The breakout after a turn is a very important element of every race. Whether you’re swimming 50 or 1500 meters, the breakout determines the speed you carry into the first strokes and sets the tone for that particular length.
012 Swimming Technique Misconceptions
by Rod Havriluk
The misconception that butterfly and breastroke are considered “short-axis” strokes is based on classifying strokes as “short” or “long” axis according to the direction of the most prominent body rotation.
017 Michael Andrew’s Favorite Sets
by Peter Andrew
040 Q & A with Coach Braden Halloway
by Michael J. Stott
041 How They Train Stephen Coetzer
by Michael j. Stott
TRAINING
037 Dryside Training: The Basic Four
by J.R. Rosania
Here are four very basic resistance strength exercises that will strengthen the shoulder, leg, core and side abdominal (demonstrated by Maureen Rankin)
038 Ask Dr. Shannon
by Shannon McBride
There are other ways besides stretching to alleviate post-workout soreness. Foam rolling is a very effective method of self-massage that can also aid in faster recovery after workouts.
039 Nutrition: Improve Your Diet Quality
Republished with permission of VeloPress from “Racing Weight Cookbook: Lean, Light Recipes for Athletes”
JUNIOR SWIMMER
014 Goldminds: The Swimming Zones
by Wayne Goldsmith
There are five “zones” in swimming-the preparation, power, practice, performance and post-pool zones-and each one of them plays an important role in your swimming success story.
043 Up & Comers
DEPARTMENTS
006 A Voice for the Sport
044 Gutter Talk
046 Parting Shot
