Archive - Weekly Blog by Swim Smooth

Why Don't (Most) Elite Open Water Swimmers Train in the Open Water?

And what can you take from this realisation for your own training?

4 hrs ago • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

Dreading Getting Back In The Water?

SIX is the magic number when it comes to hopping back on the bandwagon.

Jul 9 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

Lessons From Mallorca – Part Three: Being Kind to Yourself

How Three Weeks Out of the Water Taught Me an Unexpected Lesson.

Jul 2 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

June 2026

📚 Lessons From Mallorca – Part Two

Twenty-Four Swimmers. Twenty-Four Different Solutions. One Coaching Philosophy.

Jun 25 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

📝 Lessons From Mallorca – Part One

A race report summary from BestFest 2026 to help you with your own racing

Jun 18 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

The Fastest Way Around a Buoy? It Depends...

This 8-minute video will help you dial in your swim tactics this season.

Jun 11 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

Why Swimming Means More Than It Used To

Tips from the grand-old Duke of York (well, nearly!)

Jun 4 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

May 2026

The Fastest Open Water Swimmers Aren’t Always the Fittest

Tips to improve your open water tactics this summer season.

May 28 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

Stop Trying To Swim “Perfect”

Find the stroke technique that's right for you!

May 21 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

The Session You Dread Most Might Be the One You Need Most

Lessons from the Swim Smooth Perth Squad

May 14 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

"Please Don’t Film My Kick. It’s Terrible!"

The surprising confession of a 7-time world marathon swimming champion and what it means for your own swimming...

May 7 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

April 2026

🏊‍♀️💪 Why Your Best Swim Doesn’t Show Up When It Matters Most

(And How to Fix It This Summer)

Apr 30 • Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth

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