Tag: Challenges
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A few extra kilos may keep you warmer in cool water, but could also slow you down. Over the past few years, I’ve put on about 5kg. A common occurrence in mid-life, perhaps, but I attribute mine to running less, swimming more and starting resistance training rather than age or change in diet. I’m not…
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Share your love of swimming to inspire others and enrich your own journey (from Lucy) As a busy teacher and a mum, I usually leave Simon to set our monthly Renaissance Swimmer Club challenges. But with the summer holidays here and having a bit more time on my hands, I volunteered to suggest something. I…
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One of the joys in swimming are those moments of transformation – when you discover you can do (and enjoy) something you didn’t think you would.
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How two swimming-related activities led to very different experiences A core concept in Renaissance Swimmer is to be curious and open-minded about new swimming-related experiences. Within swimming itself, it’s clear that there are benefits to broadening the range of activities you do. But how far does that extend? Two swimming-related activities that I have very…
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Neglecting easy-to-practice pool skills in your training may be costing you more than you think To swim faster, many masters, open water and recreational swimmers dedicate hours to improving their technique. Good technique does two main things. First, it helps you apply more power to the water in the right direction. Second, it makes you…
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Do something everyday that supports your swimming.
