Hello COOG Masters Swimmers,
Lots going on both in and out of the pool. Make sure to note the workout schedule for August.
Workout Schedule for August
Coach Greg will be returning to the pool deck on August 1st. A big thank you to Coach Lorin for providing us with workouts and great technique advice during Greg's absence. Workouts will be held at the normally scheduled times August 1-12th
IMPORTANT: There will be no workouts for the two weeks starting August 15th while all COOG coaches get a well deserved break. Workouts will resume at regularly scheduled times beginning the morning of Monday, August 29th.
Four COOG Masters Swimmers Earn National Top Ten Times
U.S. Masters Swimming has published the 2011 National Top Ten list for SCY (25 yd. pool) competition with four COOG swimmers receiving recognition for their swims.
In the men's 18-24 age group, Philip Bich placed 8th in the 400 IM (4:45.94). Coach Greg posted two top ten times in the men's 30-34 age group, ranked 6th in the 400 IM (4:28.18) and 9th in the 500 free (4:59.07). In the men's 30-34 age group, Jarrod Mars had the best ranking of all COOG swimmers with a 3rd in the 100 breast (57.11), 4th in the 50 breast (26.26), and 5th in the 50 free (21.81). Karlene Denby, competing in the women's 55-59 age group, placed 6th in the 1000 free (12:49.59); 7th in the 1650 free (21:47.42); 8th in the 100 back (1:13.56); 9th in the 500 free (6:13.10), 50 back (33.58), and 200 back (2:41.53); and 10th in the 200 free (2:20.53).
Vineman 70.3 - Sunday, July 17th
Roswitha Carter and Alana Kennedy-Nasser traveled to California to compete in the Vineman Half Ironman Triathlon. Roswitha successfully completed her first half IM on a challenging, hilly course in an outstanding time of 6:28. Alana finished 11th out of 125 women in her age group in 5:18. Congratulations, ladies!
Jeff and Brede's Triathlon - Sunday, July 10th
COOG triathletes once again dominated the top spots at a local triathlon. Congratulations are in order for: John Malanga (4th in men's 40-44), Vivian Dunlop (2nd in women's 50-54), Carole Penning (6th in women's 50-54), and Jim Rosborough (2nd in men's 70+). Way to go, COOGS!
Stay wet! See you at the pool.
Karlene
