Tag: Swim training
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Coach and self-coached swimmer José Javier Montón Cruz won the 2024 30km UltraEbre. He shared his training philosophy with Ben Lane. When José Javier Montón Cruz says swimming is his life, he isn’t exaggerating. He learned to swim at four, grew up on the Mediterranean coast, and never really left the water. Today, he works…
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And How to Plan a Sprint Training Session At masters swim training, sprints are often an afterthought – literally something added into the last few minutes of the session. That’s not necessarily a bad idea. Practising changing pace when you’re tired is good for developing a finishing sprint at the end of an open water…
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Having an annual distance target can be a great motivator for consistent swim training – but there are downsides
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Instead of chasing one challenge at a time, try creating routines that keep you fit, ready, and connected year-round. When I talk to people about swimming goals, they often speak about challenges they want to do or speeds they want to achieve. The conversation may then turn to how they will go about achieving that…
