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“Am I too old to start open water swimming?”
Swimming coach and Olympic marathon swimmer Cassie Patten has advice for a 71-year-old reader who’s considering trying open water swimming…
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How do I overcome my self-consciousness to enter a swimming event?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a reader question about to feel less self-conscious when outdoor swimming, and how to be…
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How do I transition from a swimsuit to a wetsuit?
Reader Jenny Knights is new to outdoor swimming and has her first open water next month. Swimming coach Cassie Patten…
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How do I feel less ‘heavy’ in the water?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a reader question about heaviness in the water, and improving stamina for an upcoming swimming…
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What should I eat during a marathon swim?
Jelly Babies, caffeine gels or peanut butter sandwiches? Swimming coach Cassie Patten and veteran long distance swimmer Colin Hill are…
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Returning to long-distance swimming after a break
After a period of time swimming simply for pleasure, Editor Ella Foote has decided it’s time to take on some…
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How can I train for speed when cold water swimming?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten has advice for cold water swimmers who want to continue their sprint training through the winter.
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How to avoid neck pain in head-up breaststroke
Swimming coach Cassie Patten shares her tips for avoiding neck pain during head-up breaststroke.
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How can I keep my fitness levels in open water?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten shares her advice for how to maintain fitness levels in open water.
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How can I improve my breaststroke so I can swim faster?
Our resident Olympian Cassie Patten answers your swimming questions
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What are your tips for recovering after a marathon swim?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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Any tips on sighting? Sighting frequency/ navigating in general?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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How can I avoid crossing my arms at the start of my stroke?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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Should I use protein supplements?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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I’m so slow when I kick. Should I be using a float?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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How do I draft properly in races and avoid getting kicked?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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Is there anything I can do to help me master bilateral breathing?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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How do I best structure my training for a 5k swim?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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What training should I do before taking on an 8k event?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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How can I stay motivated to keep training?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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What are your favourite drills for stroke balance and symmetry?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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Any tips on jumping in at an event?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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How do I stop goggles from fogging?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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How can I speed up without losing my life to training?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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How do I structure sessions to build pace?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
