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NEW - Outdoor lifestyle and development Coaching with Head coach Ali
We are delighted to announce an exciting new offering here at Tri Swim Coaching. From October, Ali will be combining his coaching...
Tri Swim Coaching
Sep 22, 20221 min read
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How to Make Your Life Extraodinary too!
How well do you really know yourself as an athlete? Are you aware of your characteristic strengths as well as your technical areas for...
Tri Swim Coaching
Jul 18, 20222 min read
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Taking on an endurance challenge - why wouldn't you?
It is becoming well known that there are clear positive effects from undertaking an endurance challenge, as long as it is done right. It...
Tri Swim Coaching
Jun 27, 20221 min read
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Triathlon's fourth discipline - TRANSITION for beginners
The sport of triathlon is not only defined by swim bike and run. Transition can play a massive role in how you get on, whatever level of...
Tri Swim Coaching
May 23, 20223 min read
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How to prepare in the last two weeks before your triathlon
Have you got a sense of nerves, angst and trepidation about what's upcoming....? You've done the hard work, the early morning swims, the...
Ali Hollest
May 16, 20222 min read
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Top tips for the plunge from pool to open water swimming
With the open water and triathlon season now upon us, many you may be starting to think about the transition from pool swimming to open...

Annie Hollest
Apr 12, 20223 min read
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There is no magic pill....
...Consistency is key! Working and living in the triathlon world we are fully aware that for most people (but not all) coming into the...
Ali Hollest
Mar 10, 20222 min read
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Threshold Training in Swimming...for Dummies ;-)
If you resonated with my 'One Pace Pony' article a while back, then you need to read this and take action! Or if you hit the pool with no...

Annie Hollest
Mar 1, 20223 min read
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How to overcome your fear of the water
Have you had a bad experience in the water? Are you scared of putting your face in the pool? Do you feel like you just sink? Would you...

Annie Hollest
Jan 27, 20223 min read
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What is simulated altitude training and how does it benefit me as a triathlete?
Why train at altitude? Training at altitude is used by athletes from a wide range of sports, and studies have shown it may enhance...
Tri Swim Coaching
Dec 20, 20213 min read
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Our client's journey to health and happiness
If you’re thinking of embarking on a lifestyle change then this blog should give you some inspiration. We had a chat with Matt Taylor, a...
Tri Swim Coaching
Nov 8, 20216 min read
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Running through the winter months - embrace it!
Everyone has their own unique goals when it comes to running. For some of us, it’s a real struggle to put those trainers on, for others...
steph341
Oct 7, 20217 min read
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End of season training – RAPID: Reflect, Assess, Plan, Improve & Deliver
It’s that time of year again where you’re probably celebrating some good race results, whether that’s a good Age Group position, your...
steph341
Sep 14, 20213 min read
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Ali's Top Tips for Race Day
General Triathlon Advice for Race Day Our triathlon training plans have been designed to get you physically prepared, but you may find...

Annie Hollest
Aug 16, 20215 min read
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How to prevent becoming a one pace pony in the open water
With such great weather around or difficulty getting lane space in the pool you may be currently just swimming open water. It’s easy to...

Annie Hollest
Jul 15, 20211 min read
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Lost your mojo? Here's how to get it back!
While dragging myself out for a run recently, it occurred to me that I'm not the only one dropping my fitness ball from time to time. So...

Annie Hollest
Jun 10, 20212 min read
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What can we do better?
If you've recently attended one of our coaching sessions then you're a valuable client and we want to provide you with an even better...

Annie Hollest
Nov 19, 20191 min read
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Step 5/5: Improve Your Swimming Fitness to swim faster
Would you like to really increase your swimming speed and join the fast lane? Technique is only one part of the triad in improving your...

Annie Hollest
Oct 23, 20192 min read
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Step 4/5: Improve Your Pacing Awareness to avoid the '100m hump'
If you've ever completed a swimming or triathlon race, you'll likely to have experienced what I call the 'hundred hump'. This is when...

Annie Hollest
Oct 10, 20192 min read
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Step 3/5 to drastically improve your swimming stroke and speed
Step 3) Increase your Stroke Rate Here's another catch fault I often see in my Video Analysis sessions - an overglide. This term refers...

Annie Hollest
Sep 25, 20192 min read
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