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By Tucker Rivera, Swimming World College Intern.<\/em><\/p>\n

The weather is getting colder and you\u2019re finishing up the semester. It\u2019s six o\u2019clock on a Saturday morning and Christmas music is being played on the radio at an appropriate time of the year \u2013 but unlike the rest of your non-swimming friends who cherish winter break, you\u2019re terrified. You think of winter break as a different beast. You think of winter break as one thing, and one thing only: hell week.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a DI swimmer or still an age-group swimmer, the month of December means more to your success than any non-swimmer could ever imagine. Colloquially known as the hardest month of training for almost every team in the United States, swimmers are clued in to the difficulty of a given practice by the cadence of their coach(es).<\/p>\n

As Hanukkah and finals come to an end, we might hear our coaches forego the 12 Days of Christmas to sing the eerie 10 Sayings of Swimsmas. If you hear your coach utter any of the following sentences, it might just be that special time of year:<\/p>\n

1. \u201cThe Sprinters are swimming distance, too.\u201d<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports<\/p><\/div>\n

Yardage is destined to SKYROCKET at this time of the year. If Santa is going to be able to complete the long haul, we\u2019re all going to have to put in some dirty work.<\/p>\n

2. \u201cToday\u2019s gonna be a great day.\u201d<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Kristina Posnick<\/p><\/div>\n

If you hear your coach say this sentence in any form or fashion, it’s probably a bad sign. Chances are, it’s going to be a rough day: a rewarding day, a necessary practice, but also a rough day.<\/p>\n

3. \u201cTomorrow will be easier.\u201d<\/h2>\n

This is your coach trying to give you a hint that tomorrow is going to be just as difficult. Beware.<\/p>\n

4. \u201cSee you in the morning.\u201d<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Sophie Allen<\/p><\/div>\n

While all of your friends are taking winter break to catch up on sleep, you\u2019re spending three weeks waking up earlier than you would have if you had gone to school every morning. Nothing says vacation like a good 7:00 a.m. 7,000 LCM practice.<\/p>\n

5. \u201cSee you tonight.\u201d<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Delly Carr \/ Swimming Australia Ltd.<\/p><\/div>\n

School\u2019s not in session, and now you don\u2019t have an excuse for getting out of doubles.<\/p>\n

6. \u201cLast practice of the year!!!\u201d<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports<\/p><\/div>\n

There\u2019s a 100 percent chance that your coach will use this cringe-worthy catchphrase on December 31. This is not optional; this is simply too good of an opportunity to use a decent dad joke.<\/p>\n

7. \u201cFirst practice of the year!!!\u201d<\/h2>\n

Because you laughed at their joke yesterday, your coach will attempt to recreate their comedic legend. They will not succeed, because you\u2019re grumpy that you still have practice on January 1.<\/p>\n

8. \u201cThis is Hell Week.\u201d<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Taylor Brien<\/p><\/div>\n

You and your coach both know darn well that “Hell Week” is really three weeks long.<\/p>\n

9. \u201cHappy Holidays.\u201d<\/h2>\n

They probably mean this one! Reciprocate the love!<\/p>\n

10. \u201cI got you a present!\u201d<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Alan Cleaver<\/p><\/div>\n

There are two things that could happen to you when your coach says this during the holiday season. One, you\u2019re getting out of practice early, or two, you’re in for a very difficult practice.<\/p>\n

The latter, unfortunately, is significantly more likely.<\/p>\n

The True Meaning of Swimsmas<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re in California or Montana, New York or Miami, training in the winter is harder than any other point in the year. While you may despise the holiday season, it\u2019s a pivotal point in the short-course season. A successful winter session means that you\u2019ll probably swim faster at the end of March.<\/p>\n

Your coach may frustrate you and your schedule may exhaust you, but if you stick to it and remember that taper is the light at the end of the tunnel, you\u2019ll be certain to have a happy New Year.<\/p>\n

Happy Holidays!<\/p>\n

All commentaries are the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Swimming World Magazine nor its staff.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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