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Here are our most popular submissions. Have an opinion on what should be included on this list?  Let us know!


Outside-the-Box Workouts
1. Captain Jack 100s
2. Heavy 50s\
3. The Krispy Kreme Challenge
4. The Guessing Game
5. Tricep Fire

Sprint Workouts
1. Power Hour with SwimMAC Carolina
2. Gettin' Goin With Rowan
3. The 25 x 50 Challenge Set
4. The Chunker
5. Late Season Quality Set

Race Pace Workouts
1. The Ohio Mile Set
2. Carolina Quality Set
3. Carmel Workout
4. LC Speed Test
5. Mile Pace Mania

Distance Workouts
1. "D"cember Freestyle Set
2. The 12 Sets of Christmas
3. The Good Morning Set
4. The D-Free Eternity Set
5. Meters for Breakfast

Original Ideas
1. YOTA Kick-out Sticks
2.PVC Kick Sticks (for resistance)
3. Lumber Kicks, #2, #3
4. Slot Water Polo

Dryland Exercises
1. 30-60-90
2. Team Ab-Rollers
3. The Deck of Cards Dryland Set
4. Dragon Flags
5. Animal Exercises
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  • Ryan Woodruff, Parkland Aquatic Club
  • Braden Holloway, NC State
  • Greg Johnson, Greater Pensacola Aquatic Club
  • Mary Young, NW NC YMCA Riptyde
  • Scott Dunn, NW NC YMCA Riptyde
  • Chris Plumb, Carmel Swim Club
  • Andy Alstfack, IS Manila
  • Rick Shipherd, La Mirada Armada
  • Dani Caldwell, Southern Utah Swimming Association
  • Matt Hall, YMCA Middies
  • Gary Galbreath, Dayton Raiders
  • Chad Onken, YMCA of Triangle Area
  • Chris Webb, SwimMAC Carolina
  • Louis Cavadini
  • Dustin Myers, City of Shreveport Swim Team
  • Michael Kraeuter, Blue Wave Swim Team
  • Lucas Ferreira, Gwinnett Aquatics
  • Eric Talsma, Hamilton Swimming
  • Jeb Beaver, Towson University
  • Lauren Harrington, Loyola University
  • Ehrin Epps, Swim Florida
  • Brent Nichols
  • Erik Wiken, Heartland Aquatics
  • Dan Harrigan, 1976 Olympic Bronze Medalist
  • Greg Earhart, Carthage College
  • Spencer George, Long Eaton Swimming Club

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