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, but just to recap. I used to swim as a child but hadn’t been in the pool for years and then about two years ago I decided to go for a swim. What started as a once / twice a week dip, has ended up with me hitting the pool four times a week. I’ve gone from swimming a few lengths and wondering why my lungs were trying to leave my body, to taking part in the Swimathon Triple 5k challenge this year.
Hopefully, you’ve had a swim around the site (sea what I did there….oh and again just now – get used to the puns, it won’t get any better) and you want to know more about who we are, what we are about and more importantly is our group for you ?
Well, let me give you the lowdown on who we are. The Swim Buddy Network is a Facebook group which was created as a place where swimmers could connect, chat, share experiences, achievements, swap training ideas, offer support and ultimately find a swim buddy.
The first three months were hectic to say the least, with the group growing from one (me) to over five hundred members. We have people with all skill levels, from complete beginners right through to competitive swimmers, all ages with members from all over the world. What we all have in common is our love of swimming whether its in pools, lakes, the sea or anywhere else…We just want to get a bit splashy !!!
To compliment what was happening with Facebook, a Twiter account was created and then a Strava leaderboard group followed (for those with a competitive streak). So that’s us and what we are all about……Now what about you ?….why should you join us ?…
Whether your goal is to swim longer distances……increase your pace….lose weight / get fitter ……..need some training advice……or even if you just want encouragement to actually hit the pool. This is where the Swim Buddy Network comes in and one thing you can be sure of, there is somebody with the same goal and the chances are they are already in our group
Topics in the group discuss include everything from sharing tips, training and workout plans, nutrition and equipment reviews (from goggles to swim trackers)…..What can be better than talking to people who not only love swimming, but also have the same goals as you. So what have you got to lose ? Its free to join, you get a chance to talk to people with the same interest and you may even find your Swim Buddy.
Hopefully this has helped answer your questions, however if there is anything else you’d like know you can visit us on Facebook or get in touch at info@swimbuddynetwork.com.
