We’re not replacing, we’re just existing.
Tonight’s workout was a combo of kicks and pulls (swim) with planks and squats (pool deck). What it lacks in distance it makes up for in strength training.
This was a freestyle technique workout that focuses on working on form.
Freestyle Skulling
Underwater Freestyle
In addition, here are some beginner freestyle drills to try.
The results are in! Here are the times for the first drag race.
| Backstroke | Breaststroke | Butterfly | Freestyle | |
| Valentina | 0:30 | 0:31 | 0:34 | 0:19 |
| Cathleen Baltimore | 0:28 | 0:21 | 0:15 | |
| Giardia | 0:17 | 0:16 | 0:27 | 0:16 |
| Dia Betty | 0:21 | 0:30 | 0:14 | 0:13 |
| Georgess | 0:21 | 0:29 | 0:14 | 0:19 |
| Alaska Thunderfuck | 0:28 | 0:20 |
When we do the drag race again we will compare results.
Sprints are so last week! Tonight’s workout was a back and breast drill workout focused on building technique.
You can read more about the backstroke drills or the breast stroke drills.
It’s Ru Kral’s Drag Race! Our first ever sprint timing workout to get the timings of different strokes that rule the (swimming) world.
Happy Lemon Chiffon Day! Today’s drill workout provided plenty of free and stroke drills for us all. Also, we watched Nick “Shake it Off”
KC Wave practices will resume on July 6th, 2021 at 8PM at Swinney rec center. Please see the Join Us to get instructions on paying quarterly dues and joining the team. Look forward to seeing you all again!
UMKC has cancelled all pool rentals for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19. We will keep this space updated on the status of KC Wave practices.