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Refuel, Rehydrate, Rebuild
How do you keep performing well over consecutive training days and multi-race events? The key is optimal recovery
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Learning feel for the water
Improve your sensory awareness using Total Immersion techniques
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What is a mantra – and how can it help you achieve your swim goals?
Think positive words. Repeat over and over. Achieve your swim goals.
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Should open water swimmers learn how to do tumble turns?
A tumble turn, sometimes called a flip-turn, is the way competitive pool swimmers change direction when they reach a wall…
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Are you training as hard as you think you are?
As open water swimmers we know drafting saves energy, especially if you swim next to someone else’s hip or directly…
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All in the head
The importance of head position
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How to swim 100 100s
For many swimmers there's something appealing about swimming 100m 100 times in a row.
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Mixed bean chilli
Beans, beans are good for your heart, the more you eat the more you... benefit from the protein, vitamins and…
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How to Stop Your Goggles from Steaming Up
Baby shampoo? Anti-fog spray? Spit? We explore the five most effective ways that outdoor swimmers can prevent their goggles from…
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How do I stop my mind playing tricks on me?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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How to – use FINIS PT Hand Paddles
In contrast to most swimming paddles on the market the potato shaped PT Paddle is intended to reduce resistance, and…
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Last hurrah – session 1
The first of four end of season training sessions
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Fit for Life – recipe 1
Keep in tip-top shape with the first of three essential nutrient-packed recipes from nutritionist Kathy Findlay
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Santa snacks
Whether you're venturing out for a chill swim or rushing in from a Boxing Day Dip, these portable Christmassy snacks…
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Breakfast bars
Fuel your wild swimming adventures with this tasty breakfast bar recipe from nutritionist Kathy Findlay
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Know the drill
Mark Durnford looks at the pros and cons of swimming drills
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Pull it together
Two training sets from Fiona Ford to help you focus on developing your catch and pull using a pull buoy
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DIY 10k training camp
Create your own intensive staycation
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Embrace the medley – session 1
Add other strokes to your training will enhance your strength, fitness and swimming ability.
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How to build core strength for a more powerful kick
Most swimmers have heard the term "core strength training" but did you know that an improved core can boost your…
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Avoid the ‘one-speed’ trap
To swim faster and race well in open water you need to develop pace versatility in training
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What strength exercises do you recommend for a delicate shoulder?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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Swimming as ‘Moving Meditation’
Use mindfulness in your pool training to transform any open water swim into an art form, says Terry Laughlin
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How to swim 24 miles in 24 hours
How to complete one of swimming's most gruelling challenges
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Training session – long distance
The last in a series of training sessions tailored to short, medium and long-distance swimmers
