This session is mostly IM focused with some freestyle and even some speed mixed in. I like sessions like these sometimes as changing every 500m or so keeps things interesting. As usual I must point out that these are my sessions that I swim, people are free to try them and adapt them, but do... Continue Reading →
Summing up the second half of 2021, when I finally got to return to the pool
An aerobic IM training session.
A Strange Year - A recap on the year just gone and why I haven't been writing.
Tips and instructions on how to improve your freestyle kick
Mike reviews his Irish Masters Open 2020
An aerobic session that moves between freestyle, IM, and "B Strokes"
Mikes advice on how to improve your body position in the water.
Mike gives his tips to remember when starting a new season
An aerobic frontcrawl session I swam with some members of the Limerick Masters swimming club.
An aerobic session that uses mostly freestyle. It also incorporates some speedwork.
An aerobic freestyle session
There are a few times throughout a season when training can get tough for a swimmer. I don’t mean physically tough, training is generally tough if you are doing it right. I’m talking about those times when you get that “wonderful” combination of training being physically and mentally tough. These times are usually, in my... Continue Reading →
My third day started very early, the men’s 50m free was the first event and my heat was the 8th in my pool, so I would be up 4 minutes after the event started. While I wasn’t at all worried about the race, it’s a splash and dash, I was determined to make it in... Continue Reading →
I was still a little down on my second day of competing, but also eager to get back in the water. I was determined to leave nothing to chance and myself and Jia left for the pool very early. I should mention how lucky I was to have Jia with me for the trip. She... Continue Reading →
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