This is a list of things that I’ve used and bought over the last 12 months or are things that are on my own Wish List. I’m not sponsored by any of these retailers and I’ve bought and paid for all of these products.
Here are some reviews of the 3 books I’ve read in November: Fuelling the cycling revolution, The Line: Where sport and medicine collide, The boys in the boat
It’s Cold and Dark Outside. How do I get out the door to the swimming pool on a cold dark winter night? This is a familiar challenge that I face myself every winter!
Training Diary for 22nd October; Swim Practice: This week I had a discussion with a client about the importance of strength and the ability to “pull” hard in swimming. Of course strength does play a part but I think it’s much less important than most swimmers realise.
Training Diary 1st Oct: Single Sided Swimming. This wee I had the pleasure of coaching a swimmer who was only able to swim with one arm due to a disability. This meant that the coaching team had to coach and demonstrate single arm drills and swimming with 1 arm
This week saw me get back into my routine with 3 quality swim sessions at my local pool. It was great to get back into it and I realised a key part of my routine is my morning swims at Coventry baths. And despite the fact that there are lots of quirky and frustrating features (don’t start me on toilet rolls and time tables) – I actually really like going there