Coach Cliff Murray

Swimming with Polar Bears Podcast

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Swimming Workouts, Swim Technique Advice, and Competitive Swimming thoughts from the coaches of Northern Lights Swim Club in Alaska.   Visit www.nlscak.coach for more.

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Coach Cliff Murray

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Sports

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www.nlscak.org

Latest episode

Oct 16, 2024

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Episodes

Summer Practice #16 03.06.2024

The Legs Feed the Bear!  Incorporatiing a lot of intense kicking into today's practice.  #kicking #swimming #liquiddeathmainset #nlscak  @LiquidDeath  https://youtu.be/LaQ8iivdRlI Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Summer Practice #14 30.05.2024

Today we an intense Free set sprint Kick and a low rest interval on our Free repeats.  After that, we will be working on Breaststroke technique and power.  #vo2max  #swimming #liquiddeath  #liquiddeathmainset  @liquiddeath https://youtu.be/KnWfYUJfEQ8 Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming...

Lucky Summer Practice #13 29.05.2024

We have a timed 20 minute swim today (T-20).  We will find our aerobic threshold by going as far as possible in 20 minutes!  #swimming #aerobicthreshold #liquiddeath  @liquiddeath https://youtu.be/UvIVXBnBosI Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimmi...

Summer Practice #12 28.05.2024

Summer Practice 12 VO2Max Kick Set, then Aerobic Base training for the remainder of practice. #vo2max #kicking #aerobicswimming @liquiddeath  https://youtu.be/A2tisFF8CCk Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Summer Practice #11 23.05.2024

Today we are working short axis with two VO2Max style sets.  One is Breaststroke with paddles.  The 2nd is a BPA kick set.  Let's work these as we head into the Memorial Day weekend.  @liquiddeath2793 #liquiddeathmainset #breaststroke #swimming #vo2max  https://youtu.be/aorjouEgzPA Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswi...

Summer Practice #10 22.05.2024

Butterfly Liquid Death Main Set.  Working on crossover turns, and then into a butterfly main set.  After that, let's celebrate the last day of school! #liquiddeathmainset #crossoverturns #swimming @liquiddeath  Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @us...

Summer Practice #9 21.05.2024

Short Axis and Buckets today.  Breaststroke technique followed by some bucket dolphin kicking and fly sprints! #shortaxis #swimming #nlscak #breaststroke #butterfly #bucketswimming @liquiddeath  Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Summer Practice #8 17.05.2024

Working backstroke turns today!  Make sure your final stroke into the turn is propulsive, and that you use your core to initiate the somersault! #aerobicswimming #backstroke #swimmingtechnique @liquiddeath  Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Summer Practice #7 15.05.2024

Backstroke Technique & Aerobic Kicking Working crossover turns, regular turns, and a nice long kick set! #aerobickicking #backstroke #swimmingtechique @liquiddeath  Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Summer Practice #6 13.05.2024

Backstroke and Crossover Turns #swimming #backstroke #crossoverturn #aerobickicking @liquiddeath Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Summer Practice #5 10.05.2024

Let's work on feeling the water.  Sensitization drills to highten your feel! #swimming #feelthewater #liquiddeathmainset @liquiddeath  Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Let it Snow! Summer Season Practice #4 09.05.2024

Working our our freestyle turn technique today...despite the snow outside! #letitsnow #freestyleturns #fastturns #liquiddeathmainset @liquiddeath  Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Summer Season - Practice #3 08.05.2024

We will be working on the amplitude and frequency of our flutter kick.  Today we have a @liquiddeath mainset of 3x300 kick. #kickset #liquiddeathmainset #nlscak #swimming Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Summer Season - Practice #2 07.05.2024

Working our Freestyle technique and working applying our force effectively.  More aerobic kicking! #swimming #aerobicconditioning #nlscak @LiquidDeath Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Summer Season - Practice #1 06.05.2024

Technique, Kicking, and Mitochondria. #swimmingtechnique #swimkick #mitochondria @liquiddeath  Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Technique Time w/ Liquid Death Main Set 02.05.2024

Introducing the inaugural "Liquid Death Main Set"!  It's a technique oriented day with a specific focus on Freestyle.  We will also be working turns, breath control, and some crossover turns. The Liquid Death Main Set is 4x250 FAST Kick with fins on the 4:30 #swimming #liquiddeath #liquiddeathmainset  @liquiddeath2793 @usaswimming @WorldAquatics   Visit www.nlscak.coach for addition...

Taper Time Day 3 24.04.2024

No written workout today.  We discuss the importance of doing the correct number of dive start sprints...don't over do it. #swimmingtaper #swimming @liquiddeath #nlscak Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Taper Time Day 2 23.04.2024

Shooting from the hip today.  Recommendations on pre-meet warm-up, sleep and nutrition. #swimmingtaper #taper #nlscak #killyourthirst @liquiddeath  Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Taper Time Day 1 22.04.2024

Finals days before Alaska Swimming State Champs #championshipprep #taper #swimming Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

I.M. Lactic 19.04.2024

We are hitting the lactic acid hard with 5x100 on the 7! #lacticacid #swimming #nlscak Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Aerobic Recovery 18.04.2024

We have some Sprint Medley interspersed through a mostly aerobic recovery day. #aerobicswimming #aerobicrecovery #swimming #nlscak  Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Dropping Lactic Acid 17.04.2024

Lactic acid set of Free, and a VO2Max set of kicking #lacticacid #swimming #vo2max Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Massive Recovery and Back Turns 16.04.2024

Mostly aerobic recovery as we come off our USRPT day.  Fast back turns too! #recoveryswimming #swimming #backstroketurns  Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Ultra Short Race Pace Training 15.04.2024

Working our maximum kick speed with our USRPT training. #usrpttraining #usrptswimming #swimming #nlscak Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Sprint, Kick, & Turns 12.04.2024

Working some sprints, legs, and turns today, in preparation for our Spring Intrasquad meet.  Our last chance to qualify for ASSC at the end of the month. #meetprep #championshipprep #swimming #nlscak  Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

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