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Just back from a few days away visiting family. I'll cathc up on all the posts in a bit. Listen to this if you get a chance. it is awesome

http://www.videosurf.com/video/christmas-food-court-flash-mob-hallelujah-chorus-must-see-1241440493

John:

I read your post and understand maybe 10% of it! What movie are you talking about?

On the swimming side, sprinting usually means major oxygen deficit and if you haven't sprinted for a while or if you're pushing yourself beyond your normal levels the lactic acid levels especially in your largest muscles (your legs) are probably pretty high causing the cramps.  Also if you're pushing yourself hard on the sprints and doing long rest periods in cool water, your muscles can tighten and cramp.  Some of the things that my swim coach had me do (swim coach knew I had leg cramping issues during races and sprints) that I think helped me was 1) during sprints/suicides he had me constantly moving during the 30-45sec recovery (vertical push-ups, stretch and squats) 2)practice swimming in oxygen deficit situations by doing 5-10 * 100 the first 50 is sprints second 50 is recovery and slow while doing negative splits on 100 and never stopping during the full 500-1000 (it's a really hard drill). 3) During distance swims no breathing 3 strokes into a kick turn and three strokes out 4) at the end of practice 10*25 under water laps.