LONG COURSE POOL:

Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Aquatics Center
14201 Huston St.
Van Nuys, CA 91423
(818) 783 – 6721
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Pool Hours: Adult Lap Swim

50 Meter Lap Swimming
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

25 Yards Lap Swimming
Tues. & Thurs.
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m

Saturday & Sunday
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Fee: $1.50 per visit or Free with a library card
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USEFUL SWIMMING BOOKS:
Masters Swimming: A Manual, by Blythe Lucero and Cornelia Bleul-Gohlke

An informative guide for those who want to go to a masters workout but have no idea about what’s going on and have no high-school or college competitive swimming background. The book has a glossary, covers the strokes, pool toys, types of training, and there’s info on ettiquite. An excellent reference for those new to squad swimming.

The Triathletes Guide to Swim Training by Steve Tarpinian

This swimming book is more focused on swimming for the triathlete. There’s more depth about the strokes, technique, drills (not just for doing drills, but to actually remedy different problems of one’s stroke), and advanced freestyle techniques. This particular coach frequently discusses the need for a strong kick. There’s coverage of strength and flexibility training as well. The coach discusses swimming with groups, solo, and open water. The appendix has training plans for all triathlon distances.

More triathlon books:

“The Triathlete’s Training Bible” by Joel Firel (VeloPress, 2004)

“Your First Triathlon,” by Joe Friel (VeloPress, 2006)

“Triathlete Magazine’s Essential Week-by-Week Training Guide,” by Matt Fitzgerald (Warner Wellness, 2006)

“Triathlete Magazine’s complete Triathlon Book: The Training Diet, Health, Equipment, and Safety Tips You need to Do Your Best,” by Matt Fitzgerald (Wellness Central, 2003)

“Training Plans for Multisport Athletes: Your Essential guide to Triathlon, Duathlon, XTERRA, Ironman and Endurance Racing,” by Gale Bernhardt (VeloPress,2006

“Breakthrough Triathlon Training,” by Brad Kearns (McGraw-Hill, 2005)