Will Swim For Food

Will Swim For Food

There is an ‘I’ in swimming but you can’t forget the team part too Swimming is considered an individual sport. It is, when you are racing, but that is only one component of this sport. Swimming really is more of a team sport than an individual sport because of all of...
The Good Days & The Bad Days

The Good Days & The Bad Days

Most people who know me are probably sick and tired of hearing me talk about swimming…it’s become a bit of an obsession (understatement alert !!). That being said, there are days when it’s just not quite right and the swim is very..MEH!

The Freedom Of The Open Water

The Freedom Of The Open Water

Open water swimming has been a revelation since I started. Over the years I’ve dipped my toes into the sea and paddled a bit but nothing ever serious. Having rediscovered my love of swimming the next big challenge was making the jump from the pool to outdoor swimming....
The Early Days….

The Early Days….

It all started in September 1991… I went to the pool for a nice recreational splash and saw a group of kids being shouted at by this frustrated looking bloke. I asked one of the girls what it’s all about and she said: “this is my coach” COACH !?!? WOW ! That sounded amazing! I wanted one as well!!!!