Many familiar faces tore it up at Elkhart Tri this past weekend.  Gwen, Larry, Craig, Tracy and Lauren were among the elites who were racing well.  Read Tom Held's blog and then check the results for familiar names!  Schroeder's swimmers did well out of the water with Gwen out 1st for the women, Lauren was 3rd and Craig was 3rd as well.  Most impressive was Gwen's blazing run at the end.

Congrats to all!

Schroeder-based triathlete Gwen Jorgensen crushed it earning the Silver medal at the World University Games Triathlon Champs in Valencia, ESP.. This was only Gwen's second triathlon and her first representing the USA.   It appears from the results that if Gwen had a little more experience in just transitions she would have won.

results

It was a beautiful day this Memorial Day weekend for a swim and a run.  Thanks to Race Director David Diamond for the great weather!

Long time Schroeder Masters swimmer Lee Kass passed Thursday, May 27, 2010.  So far, $200.00 has been raised in memory of Lee.

Larry Lanza was the first male finisher and Lauren Jensen was the first female.

Results here!

Photos here!

Once a runner: former UW star Gwen Jorgensen hits the transition to USA Triathlon

Former Schroeder diver and graphic artist, Jeff Jasinowski, has been working on a design for a custom Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center cycling kit.  The company that will make the custom kit is Wisconsin-based Mt Borah Designs.  (check out the features of the garments and it will be knee not leg warmers under 'Products')

The full kit includes:

Arm Warmers, Knee Warmers, Full-Zip Jersey, Bib Shorts (male) / Shorts (female), Thermal Jacket

The process / timeline for placing an order:

1. 5/5 Announcement of Kit

2. 5/17 Last day to place an individual order - 50% deposit needed

3. 5/20 Fit kit available at the pool to try on various sample garments

4. 6/1 order submitted

5. Time passes and your kit arrives as your fitness is at it's max!

More info:  I (Dave Anderson) have worked with my good friend Steve Gayner in the past to make two custom bike kits for fun. We used Mt. Borah and I ride in both all the time.  The garments are well made, durable and comfortable.  I am trying not to lose money, not make any (so that my wife / CFO doesn't kill me) but this is 'an at cost deal'.  I can tell you that after you have a custom kit you will not wear or buy pieces off the rack and you'll wish you ordered more sets of shorts and jerseys so that you can always ride in them.  The "sponsors" are great supporters of Schroeder and have not paid for placement on the garments - they are true friends of the facility and/or make a great product.  You will not be disappointed!  Please contact Dave if you have questions.

The Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center is the place for area triathletes to call home.  Athletes regardless of team affiliation can find a welcoming and competitve environment to gain fitness, improve their swimming technique and gain access to the only indoor 50 meter pool in the region.  Training long course on a regular basis is very valuable for open water preparation - less turning and way more swimming.

There are two ways to join the Schroeder Triathlon Training Group:

1. Join the Masters Swim Team at Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center

2. Train with us as a "Daily Drop in" athlete.

1. TRIATHLON TRAINING GROUP - train as frequently as you would like with the Masters Swim team and participate in group runs and rides, dress in the locker rooms associated with the Aquatic Center, bring your own towel. You will also get frequent communication about program / schedule changes and access to stroke clinics or special events.

$49.00 per month Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for an individual and a one time join fee of $25.00 per participant

* $89.00 per month EFT includes membership to the Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center

* $119.00 per month EFT includes membership for two or more participants to the Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center

Please fill out a Program Application form.

2. DAILY DROP IN - train occasionally with the group - $10.00 per session cash or check

* A membership to the Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center includes:

If you want to train with the Masters Swim Team anytime we offer practice, take part in any group run or ride, utilize the locker rooms, towel service, weight room and take classes at the Rite-Hite YMCA or any other YMCA in the Metro Association then becoming a member is for you.  Treadmills and indoor tracks at YMCA as well as spin classes across the association. You will also get frequent communication about program / schedule changes and access to and discounts on occasional stroke clinics or special events.

Please fill out a Membership Application form, as well as a Program Application.

The swim training schedule for triathletes (Winter / Spring)

Summer beginning 6/15/2009

Check out this great piece about WSAC sponsored Pro Triathlete Lauren Jensen!

link to video courtesy of Fox 6

view / print results .pdf

I'm sure there are math errors - if you catch them please let Dave Anderson know.

Great to have Splash and Dash back!  See you next year.  Check Dave Diamond's Facebook page for pics

pictures 

Find out more about swim training at Schroeder or contact coach Jess Connors

video and more later                    

January 2nd, 2009 proved to be a fun and different workout for both Schroeder Masters and Triathletes.  Lane lines were moved to the sides and with the course set at 50 M, Lake Schroeder was filled with Open Water swimmers and a few assorted sea creatures.  Good times had by all!

Mark the date - click for more info and how to register 

Pro Triathlete Lauren Jensen will direct two Iron endurance Clinics at the Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center and the Rite-Hite Family YMCA.

Fee:

• YMCA or Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center Member $79.00
• Tri Wisconsin or Head Hunters Triathlon Team Member $89.00
  
• Community Participant $99.00

Dates:

Topic: Planning Your Season

9:00 am     60 min - lecture
10:00 am    Swimming session - 60 minutes
11:00 am    Change clothing/transition time
11:15 am    Spin bikes 1 hour, 45 minutes
1:00 pm     Run on treadmills 45 min, indoor track back-up
1:45 pm     Wrap up

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Topic: Technique, the First Building Block

9:00 am    Intro, swimming drills in pool 75 min
10:15 am    Change, transition time
10:30 am   45 min in hallway for Intro and run drills
11:15 am   Treadmills run 45 min, indoor track as back-up
12:00 pm    Change/transition time
12:15 pm - 2pm   Cycling on spin bikes and wrap-up (1 hour, 45 min)

Lauren Jensen - Pro Triathlete

Adam Mania - Pro Swimmer

Jessica Connors - Connors was a 15 time NCAA All American at Kenyon College and was 3rd female at St. Croix in 2008

Lauren Jensen - Jensen is a renowned clinician, coach and active pro triathlete.

Adam Mania - Mania is a 2004 Olympian and is perhaps the best stroke technician in the Midwest.

David Anderson - Anderson has been coaching and advising athletes since 1985.  Most of his experience has been in the relm of competitive swimming.

Beth Hartlieb - Hartlieb recently qualified and raced in the 2008 Foster Grant 1/2 Ironman World Championships in Clearwater, FL.  Beth's background is in exercise science and competitive swimming.

Tracy Kellner - Kellner is a former NCAA All America Swimmer at the University of Iowa.  She is a consistent podium finisher in area races.

Coach David Anderson began doing blood lactate testing in 1987 while at the University of Nebraska.  As both a graduate assistant with the Huskers and then as Men's Assistant with the University of Minnesota he performed lactate tests on college and age group athletes to help determine proper training intensity and then to provide optimal training paces to help guide an athlete's intensity during practice.  Through the 90's and until recently, Anderson has used heart rate to give the same kind of information.  Recently, through a grant from USA Swimming, Inc., Anderson purchased a hand held analyzer and is beginning to test athletes again.

While at Nebraska and Minnesota, Anderson did testing on triathletes in all three disciplines to establish training paces and evaluate seasonal fitness progression.

Video Stroke Analysis is very useful in determining stroke flaws and to improve efficiency.  At the Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center, athletes can see their strokes above and underwater to provide immediate feedback and make stroke changes more quickly.  Video is exported to iTunes as a podcast for viewing and downloadable video. Please ask for a Username and Password to our video site to see what we can offer.