If you’ve ever willingly got into freezing British water and called it “refreshing”… this blog is for you. And if you’ve ever stared at a black line at the bottom of a pool questioning your entire existence… this one is for you too. If you’re a swimmer or triathlete, you’ve probably wondered: "Should I be doing most of my training in the pool, or should I be swimming in open water because that’s where I race?" The answer is: both have a place — but they do different jobs. For most...

I'm currently studying a Masters in Sports Performance Coaching, and as such, am spending any spare hour I may have listening to course lectures or reading academic articles.....often disappearing down a rabbit hole in interesting coaching and sporting stuff. This is one such article, as I was searching for a paper from my sports physiology Tutor, Andy Kirkland, I came across an article he wrote for Training Peaks about Tapering for your A race. You can read it here I am happy to share it...

pull and paddles for swimming isn't always the answer