VIDEO OF THE WEEK
‘The unlazy way’ vlogs on his journey from rookie to 10km swimmer … Read More VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Category: Swimming
Swimming to the Endurance Horizon
My training journey to achieve Windermere end to end – How I got into it.… Read More Swimming to the Endurance Horizon
The first sunrise of autumn
A poem in honour of the first sunrise of autumn
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SWIMMING IN THE GLADE
Broken steps lead to the tranquil wood, Roots break the soil under foot, The canopy makes shards of sun, Easy, easy no need to run, Make gentle entry nice and slow, Need my bearings then I’ll go, Push and woosh, am in the water, Cool and fresh just like it oughta … b Catch and… Read More SWIMMING IN THE GLADE
A LITTLE GUIDE TO SWIMMING IN THE RIVER LUNE NEAR LANCASTER
Around Lancaster there are many places to swim. This is a guide to how to swim safely in the river Lune, what kit to use, where to get in and out, the wildlife and some swim routes.… Read More A LITTLE GUIDE TO SWIMMING IN THE RIVER LUNE NEAR LANCASTER
Sunlight swim in the river Lune
A poem about early morning training in the river Lune. The hypnotic rhythm of the strokes seemed to open the mindspace for this to be born.
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Fear, breathing and technique
Transcending fear of the ocean through breathing and technique and how that brings a return of confidence and capability…. I stood looking out across the Atlantic Ocean toward the horizon. I had a knot in my stomach. I had a strong sense of how bloody massive it was and how small I was. I… Read More Fear, breathing and technique
The Endurance Horizon 