Weekly Blog by Swim Smooth

“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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So, You Want to Swim the English Channel?

Here's Some Pub Fodder and Factoid of Information to Allow You to Sound Like You Know All About Swimming "La Manche"

Jul 23 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

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