Blogs & Stories

Real life experiences, reflections and inspirational

swimming adventures from our members

Every swimmer has a story.

Some begin with a nervous first dip, others with a friend’s encouragement, and some just take the plunge!

What we share here isn’t polished marketing or perfect technique — it’s the real stuff. The moments that made us laugh, the challenges that shaped us, and the small wins that remind us why we keep showing up.

This space gathers those experiences, maybe recognise some of your own and maybe feel a little less alone the next time you step into the water.

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    Happy Birthday Swim Buddy Network

    WOW !!!! On 17th February 2020 the Swim Buddy Network celebrated its first birthday If you’d told me this time last year, it would grow to the size and amazing group it has become I wouldn’t have believed you ! If you’re already a member of the group you’ll know my initial thought was to…

  • To sync or swim that is the question?

    Todays guest post is from Kate Davison – Synchronised Swimmer and Swim Buddy Network Member Competition called Synchro World probably around 1996, swimming solo to music from the Fifth Element Many people have asked me “how on earth did you get into sport like synchronised swimming?” It all started when I was around four years old.…

  • 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! Now without a doubt, the good days far outweigh the bad days…On…

  • Get in the water and enjoy yourself!

    Today’s guest post is from Elizabeth Eales – Pool, Open Water Swimmer and Swim Buddy Network Member I was really happy when I was asked to write a guest post for SBN – I suspect my friends, family and colleagues get a bit fed up with me talking about swimming all the time. So now I…

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    What’s Next?

    If you’ve read my earlier post and have decided to stay a bit longer, thanks for hanging around Why don’t you pull up a chair, grab a brew, a slice of cake and I’ll give you an idea about what’s next. Swim Buddy Network as developed into a really lively group on Facebook, with a…

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    Dipping My Toes In The Water

    First, things first…. This whole blogging malarkey is new to me so if I start to ramble, please bear with me and I’ll get to the point…..eventually….in theory….I promise ! Let me introduce myself, I’m Simon and creator of the Swim Buddy Network.  If you’ve visited the ‘about us’ page you’ll know this bit already,…

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