Weekly Blog by Swim Smooth

Weekly Blog by Swim Smooth

Why Swimming Means More Than It Used To

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

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Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth
Jun 04, 2026
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Hey Swimmers,

At 47, I genuinely feel more connected to swimming than at any other point in my life.

Not necessarily because I’m fitter.

Not because I’m chasing times.

And certainly not because training suddenly became easier.

In many ways, swimming simply means something deeper now.

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