by Garrie | Apr 3, 2017 | Uncategorised
My stay in Perth is nearly over. I have spent the last couple of weeks checking out how Swim Smooth Perth operates and getting inspiration and new ideas for our own swim sessions back in Blighty. Whilst here I have been overwhelmed by...
by Garrie | Mar 13, 2017 | Uncategorised
Eighteen years ago last week I became a dad for the first time. When people ask me what I remember most of that special day I am ashamed to admit my overriding emotion was frustration that my original plan for the day) to head to Manchester and check out Shimano...
by Garrie | Jul 29, 2016 | Uncategorised
Ironman UK 2016: 6am… July 17th… 2016 saw fourteen Peak XV athletes jump into the foreboding waters of Pennington Flash to hopefully conclude their Ironman journey and fulfil their various dreams. For some the dream was to secure a podium place and slot at...
by Garrie | Jun 30, 2016 | Uncategorised
One of the things that people don’t tell you about when you enter an Ironman is the emotional roller coaster and the mental trauma that you will experience on your journey to that start line. Sure everyone mentions the early morning swims, the 100 mile bike...
by Garrie | May 31, 2016 | Uncategorised
This time of year is quite a nerve racking one for us triathlon coaches. Over the previous few months clients have not only invested their pennies, but they have taken our advice, followed our training plans and placed their trust in us. Trust that their coach will...
by Garrie | Apr 26, 2016 | Uncategorised
Every now and again a piece of technology comes along which is a game changer. The iPod, Garmin, Spotify, Bluetooth and so on. I Think it’s fair to say that the traditional world of swim coaching has largely ignored the technological advances available. Tonight,...
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