We answer another reader’s question on the vexing question of improving your “catch” I feel I am working hard, but I still get overtaken by swimmers who appear to be swimming effortlessly. I am constantly working on my catch and though it is effective, I feel that it needs more work. I have been told…

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Is it acceptable to deliberately swim into stormy waters?

Backstroke is the perfect stroke to add balance and harmony to your swimming – and it will help you swim faster front crawl.

Try experimenting with what you can remove rather than what you need to add to swim more efficiently

There’s more to a good swim than setting a fast time

Swimming is a balance of technique and flow—too much focus on refinement disrupts fluidity, yet neglecting improvement leads to stagnation. To make progress, strike a balance between the two.

Explore the Renaissance Swimmer approach to unlock the full spectrum of swimming benefits. Sprinting from power to long-distance open water for adventure and winter dips for that icy buzz.

Balancing the drive to swim faster with being content in your abilities is both a challenge and an opportunity. Discover how Stoic and Renaissance philosophies can help you find meaning in your swimming journey while justifying the time spent in the water.