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COACH,  Coach Cassie,  EXTRA,  FEATURES,  February 2023,  Top Tips,  Training and Technique

How do I feel less ‘heavy’ in the water?

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Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a reader question about heaviness in the water, and improving stamina for an upcoming swimming event

“A little bit of background about me – I am in my mid-50s, a keen runner (I ran over 1,000 miles in 2022) and I love mixed martial arts. I have started swimming completely from scratch last year.

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