Weekly Blog by Swim Smooth

Why Your “Comparative” Swimming Pace Doesn’t Matter (As Much As You Think)

The secret to getting faster isn’t swimming someone else’s times. It’s finding the perfect challenge for YOU. And there’s a real art to getting that…

Oct 15 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

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“What do you THINK about when you swim (long distances)?”

Tips for staying focused, motivated, positive and, occasionally, none of the above - just escaping!

Oct 8 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

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☀️ Why We Swim at Sunrise

Why our sunrise swims might just be the most important part of a Swim Smooth Experience, especially when the weather refuses to play ball.

Oct 1 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

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September 2026

33.3km, Four Days and One Unforgettable Greek Island: My UltraSwim Skopelos Race Report

Four days, 33.3km, nearly 200 swimmers and one very special celebration of open water swimming.

Sep 24 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

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To Taper or Not to Taper? That Is the Question!

How to arrive at your big event fresh, sharp and still feeling like a swimmer.

Sep 17 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

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“I Really Can’t Be Bothered Swimming Today.”

Why routine beats motivation every time.

Sep 10 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

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The 2-Beat Kick: Less Effort, Better Rhythm and a Chilly Swim in London

Could this transform your freestyle?

Sep 3 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

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August 2026

Full Circle: 30 Years of Video Analysis Brings Swim Smooth Back Right to Where It Started!

Swim Smooth 1-day Clinic at Bath University on 5th September with Head Coach & Founder, Paul Newsome

Aug 27 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

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Google Never Forgets: Why You Shouldn’t Trust Information About Your Swimming Technique from 15 to 20 Years Ago...

...Even if You Just Found (or Watched it) Today!

Aug 20 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

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When Getting Faster Isn’t the Goal

Why consolidation can be just as important as progression

Aug 13 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

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Your Fitness Comeback: Why Four Weeks Off Can Cost You Seven Weeks Back

The hidden truth about illness, recovery and why measuring your training helps you stay on course.

Aug 6 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

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July 2026

"I Spend More Time Slowing Swimmers Down Than Speeding Them Up!"

What training at the wrong intensity day-in/day-out means for your long-term goals

Jul 30 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

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