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Backstroke technique, turns, starts, and aerobic swim training are the focus at Northern Lights Swim Club in Alaska. Swimcast 363 also brings club and meet updates for the week of August 31, 2026. In this episode: • Weekly Drop: backstroke technique, turns, starts, and aerobic development • Labor Day weekend practice schedule • South vs. Service volunteer timers: September 10 • NLSC Intrasquad Meet: September 12 • Championship eligibility reports • Arena team partnership and SwimOutlet team store Learn more: https://www.nlscak.org/ Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos.  #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

Our original USRPT (Ultra-Short Race-Pace Training) swim workout, The 25's Set, is back! This short Northern Lights Swim Club practice update is the audio version of Swimcast 362. Watch the practice video: https://youtu.be/u9Ruy9redv8 Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos.  #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

It is a VO2 max themed week at Northern Lights Swim Club! Swimcast 361 covers a mid-distance swim workout and high-intensity kicking. Check out the mid-distance tango and the intense kicking in this competitive swimming practice update. Watch the practice video: https://youtu.be/6rwbHJt1bCg Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos.  #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/uue0shvzzC4 More aerobic maintenance today, however we do have a more anaerobic threshold set today.  Toward the end of practice we do some breaststroke, first some paddled power swims, followed by some 25's sprint breaststroke kick.  #swimming #enduranceswimming #breaststroke #aerobicmaintenance #aerobicswimming Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos.  #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/STK0vHx2B1I We are in an aerobic maintenance phase of our training cycle, so we do have a relatively large volume, however we have a recurring sprint kick set as part of our practice, so there is some spiked intensity.  #swimming #aerobicmaintenance #aerobicswimming #sprintkick Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos.  #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/5GOz7BI0Q3A We are in the Aerobic Maintenance phase of our current training cycle, so be prepared for a "moving Monday".  We have Dolphin Kick on our back streamlined as well as some vertical kicking today.  #swimming #aerobicmaintenance #aerobicswimming #verticalkick Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos.  #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/fNxFCBTEn2I Although it seems early, some of our local HS programs have begun their taper for Regions and State.  We will supplement that taper with some aerobic maintenance and a bit of speed.  #swimming #bungeeswimming #aerobicmaintenance #aerobicswimming Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos.  #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/p0jkOcct49I A lot of the same themes as #355.  Check it out.  #swimming #technique #repeat Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos.  #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/UbmGdNjUOgY Transitioning over to some short axis technique work.  Today we will be looking a Breaststroke a lot.  We want to find our most efficient body position in our stroke.  #swimming #swimmingtechnique #shortaxis #breaststroke Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos.  #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/NruYsKhw8ec Today is more recovery and technique work.  We just completed our first competition of the season, so we are going to spend some time working on our "problem" areas.  Turns and Long Axis technique will be today foci.  #swimming #swimmingtechnique #turns Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos.  #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/euRYipt43v4 We are coming off our first meet of the 2024-25 season.  Really nice results, but we need to address some technique and turn issues.   #dothework #swimming #swimmeet #technique #turns Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos.  #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/vEMt5fW6RNg It is Spirit Week as we head into our first meet of the season this weekend.  Today is Jeans Day!  We will be working on our race specific strokes with an eye on top end speed.  We have some Turn Time today as well as our Max Tempo Fly set.  #swimmeetprep #swimmeet #swimming #speedwork Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos.  #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/9gB3MYhgETw It's Wednesday of Spirit Week, and that means Floaty Wednesday!  We are getting prepared for our first meet of the season this weekend.  The Silver group has a BOSS 500 as well as some 200 Pace work.  The Bronze group is working backstroke finishes among other things.  #spiritweek #swimming #vo2max Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos.  #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/r-MfdbfKR3E Today is Twin Day for Spirit Week!  We are headed into the first meet of the season..it is time to race!  Today we will be working on our legs!  #swimming #swimmeetprep #vo2max #legday #legsworkout Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos.  #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

https://youtu.be/3bYanCyVEU8 It is a bit of a "moving Monday" with a swim meet coming up on Saturday.  We are working some aerobic maintenance in all training groups with an eye toward racing this weekend.    #swimming #swimmeet #aerobicmaintenance #intermittentsprinting Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos.  #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming