Use Your Legs to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone |
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Getting out of the comfort zone isn’t easy for anyone. Humans tend to fall into patterns of behavior that are familiar. We go back into relationships, work roles, and health habits that we find comfortable—but aren’t always best practices. In particular, the comfort zone can keep us from taking ourselves to the next level.
There is no place where this is truer than in swimming. If you always train the same way your results will not change. You will get to a point where you no longer improve, rather, you maintain. A typical comfort zone enabler in swimming is the pull-buoy. Yet the ubiquitous pull-buoy draws many AGUA Masters team swimmers into the comfort zone thinking, “I am faster when I pull.” No, you are not. Even if that were the case, you are short-changing yourself. When you use a pull-buoy, you are doing 40% of the work in that practice set. Try stepping out of the comfort zone and leave the pull-buoy in your swim bag! |
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Coffee With Coaches: Sunday, November 21
Let's get together again. Please join me for coffee on Sunday, November 21 at 8:30am after morning practice on the Upper East Side. I hope to see you there. - When: Sunday, November 21 at 8:30am
- Where: The Mansion Restaurant (1634 York Ave, New York, NY 10028)
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Dr. Bill Ross Memorial Masters Swim Meet, Sunday, November 21
AGUA Masters swimmer Robert Kolonkowski and Metropolitan Masters Swimming are putting together a rare opportunity to compete in a 25-meter swim meet at Nassau County Aquatics Center (Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY). The meet is on Sunday, November 21 at 12pm.
Come out and support our teammates, New York metropolitan-area Masters swimming, and our sport in general. We can shoot for records as a team in relays and individual events. After the meet, we can go out as a team, share a meal, and the post-competition glow. I am swimming in the meet and hope that you will join me! Learn more and register to compete. |
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Support Asphalt Green's Angel Macias at the New York City Marathon |
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Asphalt Green’s Angel Macias, Waterproofing Supervisor and Swim School Administrator, will be running this year’s New York City Marathon. He runs to raise money and build awareness for Asphalt Green's mission: providing access to sports and fitness opportunities for all New Yorkers. Waterproofing is particularly close to his heart.
Good luck to Angel, and our thanks for representing Asphalt Green Aquatics at the marathon this year. Learn more about Angel's marathon journey on our blog and support him by visiting his marathon page.
We will share Angel’s bib number closer to the event so you can track his run. Are you running in the marathon? Let us know so our team can cheer you on! |
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Reminder: Vaccine Mandate In Effect
All members ages 12+ are required to have both doses of COVID-19 vaccine to visit our facilities.
To make vaccine verification easier for members, we are introducing the Asphalt Green Pass, a sticker that will be added to your member ID when you complete our one-time verification process. If you have not already, complete this form. When you arrive at Asphalt Green, present your member ID alongside your proof of vaccination to staff members located in the lobby. Acceptable forms of proof include your vaccine card, a photo of your vaccine card, Excelsior, or NYC COVID Safe app. You will receive a sticker on the back of your member ID.
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Lane and Practice Etiquette
- Full capacity and no reservations: We ask for patience and cooperation in maintaining proper spacing at practice, especially now that we are operating at full capacity. Please note that you might not always be in the same lane each practice.
- Welcome new swimmers: Please be welcoming and courteous to all new Masters swimmers.
- Workouts: Please participate in the assigned workouts during practice.
Team Unify Account Access – If you are having trouble accessing your TeamUnify account, please reach out to Coach John directly at jbeck@asphaltgreen.org. |
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REMINDER: Masks are required for all visitors in all common areas at Asphalt Green, including lobbies, stairways, elevators, and locker rooms. Thank you for your cooperation. |
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| Asphalt Green has helped thousands of children stay active through free programs in schoolyards, gymnasiums, and pools across New York City. Today, the organization is focused on providing a critical mental and physical outlet for kids in a socially distant world.
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