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😡 I’m Wasting My Time!
…working to meet target times or paces when my stroke feels like it’s falling apart!
Oct 23
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Just How Much Faster & Smoother Can You Get in 10 Weeks?
The 10-Week CSS Pace Improvement Challenge
Oct 16
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🇲🇾 Put this Swimming Event on your Bucket List! Perhentian Islands, Malaysia
🌏 The most beautiful swimming event on the planet (in more ways than one!)
Oct 9
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❤️ Red Mist Cycles: The Art of Recovery Between Repeats
Swim for your rest. Beat the beeper. Build confidence.
Oct 2
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September 2025
One for the Overgliders
What Science Tells Us About Stroke Rate and Efficiency
Sep 25
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When Your Big Race / Swim Leg Gets Cancelled
Finding Strength in the Setback
Sep 18
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What It’s Like to Swim in a Swim Smooth Squad
...and why joining one is not as scary as you might think!
Sep 11
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💪 🏅Finish Strong: How to Train for a Powerful End to Your Race
Tips for Petrol and Diesel Engine Swimmers Alike!
Sep 4
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August 2025
Plan B: What to Do When Things Don’t Go to Plan
Having the presence of mind—and the practical tools—to adapt on the fly is what separates a good swim from a great one.
Aug 28
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💙 Our Favourite Swim Training Tools
(and a Few We Avoid!)
Aug 21
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🌊Become More Versatile in the Open Water
Why It Matters (and How to Do It)
Aug 14
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Are You Overdoing It? How to Train Smarter and Stay Consistent
Training hard is good—but only when it’s balanced.
Aug 7
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