Preparing For An Open Water Swim
If you had three months to prepare for a long open water swim (5-6 miles) and couldn’t spend hours and […]
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Impact of a 1-1 Swim Session
Three changes to technique makes an immediate difference to this swimmer.
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From A 1-1 Session To A 400m PB
Sometimes the real value of a 1-1 swim session isn’t just what happens in the moment. It’s what happens afterwards
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The Value of 20 × 100m
The 20 × 100m swim set might sound a bit dull, but it’s actually a great benchmark set. It challenges pacing, endurance, stroke efficiency and focus. Coaches watch for consistency and effort, while swimmers learn how to hold form and stay strong, even when fatigue kicks in.
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The Things You Don’t Say
In coaching, the most important lessons are often the hardest to explain. A two-minute conversation at the end of the lane captured the tension between what a swimmer needs to hear and everything a coach wants to say. Sometimes progress comes not from grand speeches, but from saying just enough.
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The New Swim Programme Is Full – How To Join The Waitlist
Our new swim programme – Swim Squad Access – sold out within 24 hours. Join the waitlist for the next one.
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Swim Squad Access Programme
Our swim squads are full, but support doesn’t have to stop. The 6-week Swim Squad Access Pilot gives swimmers weekly squad-style sessions, coaching notes, reflection prompts, and brief feedback — all remotely. Limited to 8 participants, this light-touch programme keeps you motivated, consistent, and connected to squad-style training.
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Simple on Paper, Powerful in the Pool
Monday’s Swim Squad session looked simple on paper, but its true value came in execution. A smooth 6/10 set, designed to build cumulative fatigue, taught swimmers to stay relaxed, maintain form, and pace under duress. Simple, purposeful, and revealing.
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Why I Don’t Programme Swim Sessions Directly to Your Garmin
Understanding a swim session before you get in the water is part of the training itself. When everything is pre-programmed to a watch, you lose awareness, flexibility, and the ability to respond to how your body feels on the day. Swimming improves when you think, notice, and adapt – not just follow beeps.
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What Good Swim Coaching Looks and Feels Like
Good swim coaching isn’t just what you teach — it’s what swimmers feel. Structure becomes support, detail becomes clarity, and busy lanes still feel personal. When people feel seen, encouraged and genuinely cared for, squads grow. That’s why some lanes fill, even when others stay empty.
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