COACH,  EXTRA,  FEATURES,  May 2026,  Top Tips,  Training and Technique

Executing hard sessions in the pool …the right way!

Tougher swim sessions are the engine room of swim performance – but they need intention, structure, mindset and execution, says swim coach Nicola Butler

Hard swim sessions aren’t just about grinding until your arms fall off. They’re about intention, structure, mindset and execution.

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