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Master the two-beat kick
The two-beat kick is the most efficient for virtually all distances and fitness levels in open water swimming, says Terry…
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Yoga and pilates – swimming’s secret weapons
Land training, and specifically yoga and pilates, can have a big impact on swim enjoyment and performance
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Tips and tricks for bilateral breathing
In open water swimming being able to breathe either side can help you with sighting (e.g. while swimming parallel to…
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How to cut 5% off your mile time
If you're training for the Henley Mile or a 1 mile Great Swim event this year, you may be wondering…
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Endless learning – lesson 2
I am feeling quite smug. I’m back in the endless pool at Tri 'N' Swim Well and I had been…
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Train like a master
Fiona Ford encourages open water swimmers to imitate masters swimmers’ training schedules
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Is there really such thing as ‘bioprene’ – and can fat make you fast?
Nutrition expert Joel Enoch weighs up the pros and cons of carrying a little extra padding…
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6 ways to put the fun back into your swimming
Dan Abel's six steps to happy swimming
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Snickers Porridge
The perfect pre-swim breakfast
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Where is the best place to find technique advice?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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Your first swim
How to prepare for your first open water swim event
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Take your pool training outdoors
Use your local open water venue to improve your fitness and open water skills
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Embrace the medley – session 4
Add other strokes to your training will enhance your strength, fitness and swimming ability.
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How to overcome a fear of deep water
"I'm scared of swimming in open water and not being able to see the bottom"
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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…
