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Two modes swim training
Simon Griffiths explains why it’s beneficial to have two modes for your swimming training, which can sometimes mean leaving the sports watch at home
Most swimmers I meet would like to be able to swim further or faster, or both. We could probably all be better swimmers if we consistently followed a structured, progressive training plan that included the following elements:
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