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 →
My Irish Masters Open 2020
Mike reviews his Irish Masters Open 2020
How to improve your body position when swimming
Mikes advice on how to improve your body position in the water.
Tips for the start of your season
Mike gives his tips to remember when starting a new season
Tough to get going
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 →
FINA World Masters – Recap of Day 3
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 →
FINA World Masters – Recap of Day 2
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 →
FINA World Masters – recap of Day 1
Mike recaps on his first day of racing at the FINA World Masters 2017
Wall of water
Blog post on training for the World Masters 2017
To be a Masters Swimmer
What it means to be a masters swimmer