IN University

Always fun to give back.  Last summer I helped out at the Insulindependence Camp.  I was lucky enough to be asked back.  Again I ran the swim portion- I guess people think I know what I am talking about.  It would consist of one open water swim and two pool training sessions.  I would also join the group for a nice ride along the coast over the weekend.

The week was very hectic for Brennan since he works for the organization and they had over 40 members and even more board members in town to take part in the week long learning and training camp.  Lucky for me it meant I could watch whatever I wanted on TV.  I caught up on a few shows  :D


The first training session I put on was at La Jolla cove.  A bit nerve raking when you have never seen some of these people swim and you are taking them into the ocean.  I should also tell you some of these people had never swum in the Ocean.  However it went smooth. Gave them a great speech on land about race day preparation as well as how to sight buoys and all that good stuff. Also warned them about the sting rays that hangout in LA Jolla.  Always enter the water shuffling those feet!  I think they all enjoyed the swim some going to the quarter mile buoy and others out to the half mile buoy.  Was nice because I also got in a nice workout early early before work.


The other two sessions would be held at the JCC much more controlled situation in the pool.  Everyone did really well at the first session since it was mostly about getting in some yards.  Though having everyone at different levels does make coaching a bit more difficult (even if Brennan was always yelling at me for the next set.. Love you hunny!). 


The last swim session of the week I think the group I was working with the triathletes were exhausted they had been at camp almost a week.  That morning we had rode from Solana Beach up to Carlsbad and back.  Got them lunch and headed to the pool.  Once at the pool I could see they were not exactly looking forward to more swimming.  I was also supposed to film them yet turns out that camera’s were not charged. Woops! However I got in the water and was able to help with a lot of stroke technique so that was good.


I still need to create a quick sheet of racing tips, and swim skills for the individuals. I should do that soon.


Another good event! I was happy to help out Insulindependence.

As you can tell me Brennan LOVES listening to me give advice!!

Off we go!!