Advanced technical development and comprehensive strength, speed,
and endurance training are offered in a choice of three N.C.A.A.
sports: Swimming, Cross-Country Running, and Fencing.
Swimmers receive world class interval training and technical
instruction (for both trouble-shooting and refining stroke, kick,
turn, and breathing). Individualized sprint and distance training
is tailored to each swimmer's aerobic and strength condition as
evaluated during initial work-outs. Individual video-tape analysis
and in-pool demonstration augment technical instruction.
Cross-country athletes are first evaluated for condition and
technique on the track. Speed, strength, and endurance training
then begins in conservation and park lands in the Boston Metropolitan
area. (Though all skills and conditioning levels benefit significantly from Alex's athletic immersion, runners and swimmers are strongly advised to complete their base training in advance of the summer intensive.)