susan | September 20th, 2024 | Swimmer Profile

A year ago I had zero chance of completing the swim

I first met James in April 2024, when he attended one of my freestyle workshops.  This is how James described himself when he replied to my pre Workshop Questionnaire: Please [...]

susan | September 16th, 2024 | Swimmer Profile

Swim Serpentine – a reflection of progress

To acquire new skill and improve existing habits we first have to LEARN and improve AWARENESS; with a greater understanding we can then PRACTICE; this should include time developing  feedback [...]

susan | September 16th, 2024 | Swimmer Profile

You make a plan, doesn’t mean that’s what’s going to happen!

Hi Susan, a quick word on the triathlon I completed on September 1st. A quick word on the event. It was challenging. Sheesh! I initially signed up to do the [...]

susan | July 23rd, 2024 | Swimming

The positive impact of small gains

A swimmer I have been coaching recommended I read Atomic Habits, by James Clear. A little late to reach my bookshelf ….20 million apparently already read it! https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits I jotted [...]

susan | June 9th, 2024 | Swimmer Profile

Competitive Swimmers and Technique Focus

When I am approached by the parents of competitive swimmers for 1-1 Coaching the initial enquiry has a similar tone, here are a couple of examples.   My daughter swims [...]

susan | May 2nd, 2024 | Swimming

Breathing

Breathing = it is our fuel supply, buoyancy, balance, sense of calm, control and focus. If our breathing isn’t as it should be your fuel supply O2 quickly runs out, [...]