Paying Its Dividends



Some of the Bison exit at the scoreboard
end ready to dive back in to finish the 100

This afternoon had to be at least 25 degrees warmer on deck than when we departed the facility this morning around 9:15AM.  The sun was out in full bloom and looks to be making return visits throughout the week.

Our third practice session, and most challenging of the three thus far, really took a toll on the swimmers.  The various challenges that included climbing out of the pool in the middle of 14x100s as well as extending oneself in the final 50 of a handful of 300s, presented a number of new demands on our team that they may not have experienced at any given point this season.  By the team the practice in the water had concluded, the team's arms looked heavy and legs out of steam.

When we exited the water, we undertook a 20-minute dryland circuit that was aided by a partner.  We'll be spicing-up the dryland routines a bit in future afternoons, but today's exercises will be felt by the time the Bison tuck-in for this evening.

Here's a look at our three Prime Popcorn Practice Performances for this Tuesday afternoon:

#3 - Ashley Goins - give the senior credit for boldly requested to get some time on the boards when another NATIONAL team was practicing (and getting them to remove the flags.)  Goins went through a 100-minute practice with very little help, including a little peak at her skills(back 1.5 somersault w/half twist) in the video above (6.5.)

#2 - Monique Major - took every set seriously and paid careful attention to breaststroke pull-outs and closing speed in all 100s and 200s (7.)

#1 - Steven Lott - the junior finds his name on here for the second time today after leading the team in almost every one of the 14x100s and finding a way to make a challenging interval for the main 2800 meters (7.5.)

Tomorrow is a new day with new obstacles and opportunities to leave your imprint on the Florida Experience.  We'll get some rest and be ready for tomorrow morning.  Thanks for checking in with us...