Spring Is Here!

Hello Mobsters!  I believe spring is here!  What that really means is hopefully we are out of the below zero temps and up into above 30 for the most part...I am sure we will have a spring storm and wind from now until mid June, but that is a lot better than icy roads and below 0 temps!  I have changed the website around  just a bit so it is more organized with the workouts.  You will see the workouts on top of this page..Ara's, Stu's and Brads...this was the easiest way for me to post the workouts since they came from 3 different formats.  Please feel free to look ahead as they are posted if you like to go to bed stressed out!  Anyway, the workouts have been great and I believe everyone is working hard!  Keep up the good work and remember you are in control of your workout!

See you tomorrow morning....also keep your eyes and ears open for someone anyone interested in joining our team!

Heather

March Madness!

Here is March! Boy it seems like March is the month when people buckle down the training for upcoming races this summer.  So lets keep it going in the pool!  The workouts are GREAT lately, pushing the intervals and yards!!  Keep up the good work and thank you for keeping the MOB going.  The best way to help keep the MOB going is by word of mouth!  Keep up the hard work and don't be afraid to enter in a swim meet or triathlon this summer.  We have State Games here in Billings that have both swimming and a sprint distance triathlon.  You can always form a relay team with other people if you do not like to run or bike.  It is a lot of fun!

I am posting Wed/Fri workouts so you can see them in advance...ONLY if you want too!  Of course if it is going to keep you from coming...DON'T LOOK!  And remember....nothing is ever set in stone and YOU can adjust YOUR interval to what YOU are comfortable with!

See you on Wednesday1

Heather

Montana Masters State Swim Meet March 26-27

Hello Mobsters!  I have added the Contract for the Montana Masters Swim Meet that will be in Bozeman on March 26-27.  We had a lot of fun last year when we went to Helena.  I hope people head up to Bozeman and do the MOB proud!  It is very laid back and by no means does anyone need to feel like they do not belong....because it is an event where all people are winners!

Hope to see everyone in the pool this week!

Have a great week....Heather

February Yardage

I have added another spreadsheet to keep track of  your yards in February.  I did not put names in.  All you have to do is type in your name.  The formula is calculated in.  I will go back and add in the average yards this week.  Sorry about not having the 31st on the January sheet.  Anyway, looking forward to the BAC meet this weekend.  Keep working hard and thank you Ara and Stu for the great workouts!

Heather

BAC Swim Meet- Feb 5-6

Hello Mobsters!

Great  job swimming so far in January!  I see several of you are keeping track of your yardages so I will continue on into February.  Please consider swimming in the BAC Swim Meet February 5-6 at RMC.  I have included the sign up sheet.   Just scroll down to the entry page, print it out and circle the events you want to swim in.   Please get them to me by this Wednesday at practice.  It is $14 plus $2 per event.  The relays are the first events (besides the 500 / 1000) on Saturday and Sunday.  If we have 4 people then we could possibly swim in a relay?

Keep up the good work and I will have a February spreadsheet by next week.

Heather

Happy New Year Mobsters!

Happy New Year Everyone!  I was pleasantly surprised on how many people were at the pool on Monday!  Now is the time to set those goals of getting back into shape.  I have the perfect "tool" for you to keep track of your yardages.  I have created a spreadsheet to keep track of all the yards you swim in January.  There is a TOTAL column and an AVERAGE column.  All you have to do is input your yardages for the day.  I have it set up so EVERYONE can edit (input your yardages).  Please make sure you ONLY add to your name and not delete or change anyone else's totals!  I am sure everyone will be able to somewhat keep track of what they have swam, but be care not to input in the wrong row.  I have put most of the names in that I could think of and off our our MOB email list...PLEASE if you are NOT on this list...ADD YOUR NAME!  I am not that great with everyone's names and if I missed you, I apologize.  I have added a few rows in case I have missed someone and the TOTALS and AVERAGES should be programmed.  I will check each day to make sure everyone is set to go to start keeping track!  Good luck in 2011 and I look forward to seeing each and everyone one of you in the pool!  Stu and Ara...bring it on!!!

Have a great rest of the week!

Heather

Invite....

I will be putting together an invitation out to all members of the MOB for dinner!  Be looking out for it in your email..Don't forget to renew your USMS for 2011.  You can renew starting Nov 1st and it will be good through Dec 2011.  Please email a copy of your renewal either to myself or Rosanne.  Thank you...and have a great weekend!  The weather is beautiful!

Heather

Last Chance...

Happy Halloween!  If you ate as much candy (and pizza) as I did tonight, then you definitely need to be in the pool tomorrow morning!  Just a reminder, this is your last chance to fill out the survey for a get together.  I may have forgotten to say the get together will be at my house...4409 Hi Line Dr (directions to follow). Details for the get together to follow alos.   I will wait until tomorrow to finish up the votes.  11 people have filled out the survey...thank you!

Don't forget to check the Wednesday Lifeguard Schedule for the next 3 weeks.  I am taking this Wednesday.  Have a great week!

Heather

Finally!

I have finally got it set up for updates!  YAY..I see a few people have filled out their survey on a MOB Get Together...THANK YOU!  I will tally up the votes by the end of the weekend so please voice your opinion..if you have one!  You will need to go to the blog to see the survey, you can do so by clicking at the bottom of this post on the ICON for the blog.  Happy Swimming and see you Wednesday!

Heather

USMS Registrations

Just a reminder all USMS registrations will be up for renewal here very soon.   I just looked on the website today and the earliest you can renew your join USMS for 2011 is November 1st.  Registrations after November 1st carry over until December 2011.  Don't forget to renew!  Under liability laws, you cannot swim without a USMS card. Please have your card renewed by January.

I have the the USMS link on the left side bar.  Its very easy to do.  If you do not know your membership number, all you have to do is put in your name, birth date, male/female and they will give your membership #.   Have a great weekend.

Heather

New Additions to Blog!

I am slowly adding helpful websites that would be beneficial to some people.  I have added a website on Nutrition and Core Exercises.  I hope you find these useful in your daily lives AND your swimming lives!  The workouts have been great and we look forward to seeing everyone throughout the week!

I am going to work on getting links to upcoming races/swim meets/ triathlons etc.  I hope this in beneficial to ALL!  

Happy Swimming!

Welcome!

GREAT!  I see you have accepted my invitation to join the group!  This will be a great way to keep everyone informed on what is going on with the MOB!  If you have not been swimming, it has been great!  The workouts are perfect and the water feels good!  If you have not been swimming we welcome you with open arms!!  Hopefully everyone will join this group and every time I add a website or post information you will automatically be notified.  Please feel free to contact me with any concerns or requests.  Our attendance has been very steady.  It has been anywhere from 16-20 per day!  Just perfect.  Of course our goal is to continue to grow as a club in order to add additional days/times.  We have expanded our membership from last year which is exactly what we want!  Our best way to expand is by word of mouth.  It is amazing how credible someone's testimony of how great our swim club is to other people.  You never know who might be interested in joining.  Only 1 more day this week to swim...lets keep working hard!  I know we are getting better just by the workouts.  Great job everyone!  Keep swimming and pushing yourself to make those intervals!

Heather

Welcome to the MOB Blog!

Well, I think I have found a way to have a website and a blog without yanking my hair out!  I am hoping to keep everyone informed on what is going on with our club here on the blog...I hope you find everything you need here!  Happy Swimming!