Ironman & Endurance Sport: Why Do We Do It?
It’s a question that comes up surprisingly often. Over coffee after a long ride. On poolside before a Swim Squad […]
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Why We Race Before We Race
Preparation races are valuable. This weekend, nine of our athletes stood on start lines, but for most of them, this
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The Race You Didn’t Train For
Sometimes I think about a few lines that used to be on a plaque in my kitchen when I was
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Ironman: A Moment You Never Forget
“I remember exactly where I was on the course when I knew I would finish my first Ironman. It was
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Patience First. Speed Later.
One of the hardest things to coach in swimming isn’t technique. It’s patience. Many swimmers instinctively start too hard. Not
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You’ve Already Won
One of my athletes sent me this message ahead of Challenge Roth this weekend: “Indeed, I always remember that Don
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One Swim Changes Nothing
You can do a lot in three years. Matt’s first swim session with us was three years ago – he
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What Swim Session Do You Need?
Over the last few weeks, I’ve had a lot of enquiries from swimmers and triathletes looking ahead to races in
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If … (You Live the Ironman Life)
If … (You Live the Ironman Life) If you rise before the world, and pedal while the streets are empty,If
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Holding Form Under Fatigue
One of the ways I like to design a swim session at this stage in the season is to pre-fatigue
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When The Dream Doesn’t Start The Way You Dreamed It
Last week, one of our swimmers completed something that had been on his bucket list for years. A swim from
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Swim Squad Takes On Ironman Bolton 70.3
On Sunday, fourteen of our regular Swim Squad swimmers raced Ironman Bolton 70.3 . And there were many great performances out
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Some Finish Lines Crossed. Many More Ahead.
Looking through our athletes’ race calendar recently, I was reminded just how long an endurance season really is! For some
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Start With Efficiency, Layer On Speed
This week we did a session in our Swim Squads based around 25m reps. When I announced it to the
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Easier, Then Faster
I was working with a couple of new swimmers recently. Both were doing what many new swimmers do. Their stroke
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Ironman: The Hidden Rewards
This week I spent 90 minutes on the phone, talking with one of my athletes about his recent Ironman Lanzarote
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Ironman Lanzarote: Bringing Out The Best
What does good Ironman racing actually look like? Sara’s Lanzarote experience offers some clues. From winter training consistency to confident pacing, effective nutrition and calm decision-making, her race demonstrates how preparation and execution work together on one of triathlon’s most demanding courses.
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You Can Achieve A Lot In Twelve Weeks… With The Right Support
12 weeks ago, we launched two new Thursday Swim Squads – Development Squad and Performance Squad. 30 swimmers joined us, all
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The Two-Beat Kick For Triathletes
Learn why the two-beat kick is more efficient for triathletes, improving rhythm, body position, and sustainable swim pacing while reducing wasted energy and heart rate spikes.
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The Life of Riley
I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude – to our Swim Squad and to my Mum. As