Here we are guys, week 3 of no pool, I hope all's going as well as it can be. Below is a short video and the training plans for this week. As said in the video, I know training on land is not what many of you want to do but it's our only option now so we real…

I hope all is going as well as it can be considering the circumstances. Below is a short video and the training plans for this week. Just like last week, every plan I write will aim to use as little equipment as possible. You've probably noticed by now that R…

Please can all swimmers in my squad (and their parents) watch the video below please and then read the rest. Every session I write will aim to use as little equipment as possible. As previously recommended, if you're able to get your hands on a rowing machine…

To many, a lot of the below will be blindingly obvious I'm sure - but I thought it worth writing down for anyone that doesn't know. The swimming season runs inline with the school year, September → July, and for those at the top of their game it continues…

The ultimate goal of any successful competitive swimmer is to be as technically sound as they can possibly be whilst also getting as fit as they can possibly get. It's the combination of those two things that add up to make the 'perfect' race. By technically s…

Not a week goes by without me wondering whether banging my head against a brick wall would actually be a more productive use of my time than mentioning to some of my younger swimmers (and even more commonly, their parents) that I'd like them to attend on Satur…