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“How do I prepare mentally for a race I can’t train for?”
Sports psychologist Helen Davis gives her techniques to stay motivated and positive for an even when you can't train for.
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Last hurrah – session 4
The last of four end of season training sessions
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Sport psychology – take the pressure
How to stay cool when things get tough
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Training session – medium distance
The second of three training sessions tailored to short, medium and long-distance swimmers
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Five top stretches for swimmers
Strength and aerobic capacity decline with age. We can’t deny it but we know that if we continue to exercise…
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Swim for your supper
Open water swimming and foraging are natural companions
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Tune-up time – session 4
Get back to the pool for a refresh, reset and tune-up.
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Couch to 1 mile open water training plan
A training plan for those doing their first mile
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Take your training outside – week 2
Make the most of your outdoor swimming with our weekly training plans
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Train like a stunt double
Bringing aspects of stunt training into your swimming should give you a performance and confidence boost
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Last hurrah – session 2
The second of four end of season training sessions
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Spring into action – recipe 3
The last of our quick snacks to fuel your swims
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Take your training outside (part 2) – week 1
Build endurance and improve your open water skills with our weekly training plans
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6 Steps to Overcome Failure
Ed Williams explains how to cope with not completing a challenge
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Swim Fast, Stay Healthy
Hard training can take its toll on your body and on your immune system in particular, but there are ways…
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Cracking the problem of eggs
Good or bad for you? Joel Enoch looks at the issue of eggs and cholesterol
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What nutrition regime should I follow when preparing for my first long distance swim?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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Hemp protein recipes – 3
The last of three protein-packed recipes from nutritionist Kathy Findlay
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If you want to swim more, swim slower
Although swimming feels restorative it is (really) exercise. If you exercise too much and don’t rest enough, eventually your body…
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Putting it back together
Tune up your technique before winter training starts in earnest
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Lemon chia seed cake
The last of three recovery cake recipes by Kathy Findlay
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Finish fast and strong
Build your strength and fitness so you can power to the finish line
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Lucky Number 7
Seven repeats and playing with rest will challenge without overwhelming you
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Tune-up time – session 3
Get back to the pool for a refresh, reset and tune-up.
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Season’s Beastings
Add some fun and challenge to your Christmas break
