Terin Frodyma

My Quarantine Update

 

The last time I was in a competition pool was March 11th, a warm-up swim at the Univ of Missouri the night before Speedo Sectionals, an hour before they were canceled. Seems like a year ago!

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Knowing the season was over, the next day I started my at-home weight training program focusing on swim-specific weight lifting and resistance band workouts. I'm also reading different swim books on understanding the mental side of the sport, how to conquer the pool; and watching race video of myself and others to fine tune strokes and maximize performance. Swimming is still a big part of my day. 

 

My club team, Council Bluffs Swim Club, practices at Titan Hill Intermediate School, so until schools open up in Iowa we have no practice.

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As of May 16th, my LSC, Midwestern Swimming, has canceled the summer 2020 long course meet schedule. Article on SwimSwam here. 

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Since May 7th I've been lucky to get into a 25 yard lane for an hour, 5 days a week. It's an 80 mile round-trip drive but so worth it. It is precious time I spend on written workouts to use every minute to the fullest. Best hour of my day! We're waiting for the Iowa spring to warm up our pool so some stationary swimming can be added to the mix. Can't wait for that.

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I'm also in a pool 4 hours a day teaching private swim lessons to kids age 4 to 14. This is the third year teaching lessons to kids, another great part of my day!

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I intend to come out of the quarantine stronger, smarter, hungrier and more focused than ever before as I enter my senior year of high school and look for my next swim team at the collegiate level.

 

This interruption in competition has not interrupted my goals, it's only made me want to crush them.