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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Backstroke Finish: Stick It & Kick It 26.02.2024 2:57

When we have made our stroke count into the wall dependable, it is time to Stick It and Kick It! #backstroke #swimming #stickitandkickit #nlscak Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Turns - When in Doubt, Stretch it Out 21.02.2024 2:47

Today we will be working on improving our turns and the way that we practice them. In particular we will be working on backstroke turns and short axis turns. #swimming #swimturns #swimpractice #swimcoach #nlscak Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usas...

Meet Analysis - Check Your Blind Spots 20.02.2024 2:56

This practice, and this week's practices, will be spent addressing technique and other items that we saw at our championship meet this last weekend. #swimming #swimmeet #contemplative #blindspot #nlscak #swimcoach Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear...

Championship Prep Taper and Broken Swims 14.02.2024 2:55

We have two broken 100 swims today in preparation for AK Age Group Champs. #taperswimming #swimming #championshipprep #nlscak #brokenswims Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Championship Meet Prep and Taper 13.02.2024 2:55

Coming down to the last couple of practices in our taper before AK Age Group Champs. Today is a short set of 75's sprint to make sure we are race ready! #swimming #swimcoach #swimtaper #championshipmeetprep Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usasw...

Championship Prep - Sprint 50's and Recovery 12.02.2024 2:30

Sprint 50's in preparation for Age Group Champs in Ketchikan. #taper #championshipprep #swimming #swimcoach #racepace Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Championship Prep - Sprint Breakouts and Kick 09.02.2024 2:44

Working on speed as we head into Age Group Champs. Today we have breakout sprints with fins, and then later, sprint kick without fins. #swimming #breakoutsprints #meetprep #nlscak Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Swim Workout - USRPT 25's and Buckets 08.02.2024 2:10

We are doing Ultra Short Race Pace Training today, as well as a couple of bucket breakout sprints. #bucketsprints #usrptswimming #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Swim Workout - Breakout Sprints and Finishes 07.02.2024 3:35

Working on fast and powerful breakouts and finishes. #swimming #breakoutsprints #sprintfinishes #nlscak #swimcoach Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Swim Workout - Bucket Sprints & Cruise Free 06.02.2024 1:54

#bucketsprints #sprintswimming #swimming #usrptswimming #nlscak Today we are doing USRPT style sprints with buckets. We have some aerobic maintenance recovery afterward. https://youtu.be/GXhCM-eeis4 Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Swim Workout - Aerobic Maintenance and Sprint Kick 05.02.2024 2:20

Working on aerobic maintenance after a meet weekend. Getting ready for our championship at the end of next week! #aerobicswimming #sprintkick #nlscak #swimming #aerobicmaintenance Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Swim Workout - 500 Free Primer and Pre-Meet Prep #swimming 01.02.2024 2:36

We are working on our 500 Free race pace strategy along with some Pre-Meet preparation. #swimming #500freestyle #premeetprep #nlscak #sprintswimming #raceprep #racepace Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Swim Workout - Aerobic Breaststroke, Backstroke Sprints, and Butterfly Technique 31.01.2024 3:38

We are working on a variety of strokes in preparation for the Water Bowl and Age Group Champs. Aerobic Breaststroke, Backstroke Sprints (focusing on tempo), and Butterfly Technique (undulation). #aerobicswimming #breaststrokeswimming #backstrokeswimming #sprintswimming #butterflytechnique #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nls...

Swim Workout - Aerobic Recovery and Florida Inspired Speed 30.01.2024 3:04

We have a Florida inspired stroke speed set and aerobic recovery work today! #aerobicswimming #aerobicrecovery #swimming #swimcoach #gatorswimming #strokesprint Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Swim Workout - Water Bowl Dreaming - Race Pace Turns 29.01.2024 3:07

First, don't forget to register for the Water Bowl! Today we are working on some Aerobic Maintenance, crossover turns, and race pace backstroke turns! #swimming #swimcoach #racepaceturns #aerobicmaintenance #butterflybreakout #freestylefinishes Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming...

Swim Workout - Mid Distance Aerobic with Commit Finishes 26.01.2024 4:20

We are working on a blended set with middle distance Free, some IM, and stroke. Afterwards we will work on some breath control finishes. #aerobic #middistance #swimming #swimcoach #kicksprints Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Swim Workout - The Legs Feed the Bear and it's Feedin' Time 25.01.2024 4:19

We have two kick sets today. One is an intense VO2Max sort of kick set, focussed on intensity and endurance. The 2nd is all about MAX Tempo! #kickset #swimming #swimcoach #swimworkout #swimtechnique #nlscak #thelegsfeedthebear Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfe...

Swim Workout - "The" 25's Set - A USRPT Jam 24.01.2024 2:48

Today's main set is an Ultra Short Race Pace Training set, or USRPT. Five times through: 4x25 Sprint Kick with fins, rest one minute 4x25 Sprint Swim (no fins), rest one minute Lots of speed and lots of rest! #swimming #swimcoach #swim #usrpttraining #usrptswimming #nlscak #swimcast Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usas...

Swim Workout - The VO2Max Smacks - High Aerobic with a dash of Lactic Acid 23.01.2024 3:19

#swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #vo2max #highaerobic #swimworkout #swimpractice Today's main set takes us directly into our Aerobic Threshold. We will be on the cusp of our VO2Max and Lactic Acid building thresholds. You might feel a smack down on this today, but it will build you up down the road. Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpract...

Swim Workout - Stroke Sprint - Overdistance Sprint Kick 22.01.2024 4:02

#swimming #swimworkout #nlscak #overdistancekicking #sprintswimming Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Swim Workout - Aerobic Maintenance - VO2Max 19.01.2024 4:29

#aerobicmaintenance #vo2max #swimming #swimcoach #swimworkout #nlscak #swimpractice Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Swim Workout - This is BS! - USRPT Training 18.01.2024 4:13

#swimming #swimcoach #lacticacid #USRPT #legsfeedthebear #bs Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Swim Workout - Aerobic with some BS 5's 17.01.2024 3:24

#aerobicmaintenance #swimming #swimcoach #backstroke #breaststroke #sprintfreestyle #sprintturns #nlscak Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Swim Workout - Aerobic Base Pace Free - Stroke Speed #swimming 16.01.2024 4:16

#swimming #swimcoach #aerobicbasetraining #nlscak #strokesprint Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Swim Workout - I Have a Dream - MLK Day Practice 15.01.2024 4:44

#swimming #swimcoach #mlkday #aerobicmaintenance #kick Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming