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It's a Wrap on British Nats!
15 June 2025 But, first, a word of thanks to our sponsors for a most excellent weekend of racing: I don't know what it costs for the...
Jun 15, 20252 min read


Brit Nats Day 2: Tenths Matter
14 June 2025 Back at the wonderful London Aquatics Centre this morning for two events - a mixed 200 free relay and the 400 freestyle...
Jun 14, 20252 min read


British Masters Nationals Day 1
13 June 2025 Friday the 13th might not generally be thought of as an auspicious day, but it was a beautiful day, inside and outside the...
Jun 13, 20253 min read


Times Change, Or Do They?
9 June 2025 I probably didn't discover The Jam's "Going Underground" in 1980 when it was originally released, but I know I knew it well...
Jun 9, 20252 min read


First Time Racing at London Aquatics Centre
17 May 2025 For all the times I have gone to swim at the London Aquatics Centre. I have never done two things there. I’ve never raced...
May 16, 20252 min read


Pool Review & Racing Prep: Acton Centre (#732)
18 April 2025 My original racing plan for 2025 did not include tapering and shaving for the Ontario Provincial Championships . Racing...
Apr 17, 20252 min read


Birthday Bash(ed)
31 March 2025 There's a classic saying - "To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid." I proved with today's "Birthday Bash"...
Mar 31, 20251 min read


Training Table: Not Breaking on Broken 400s
3 March 2025 I love going to the London Aquatics Centre first thing in the morning, but it's oh so much nicer when you arrive as the sun...
Mar 3, 20251 min read


Fast(er) Friday - Hackett 200 IMs
7 February 2025 I really love the concept of test sets, sets that one does exactly the same way over & over again to track progress. I...
Feb 7, 20251 min read


Slothful in Slough - Pool #716
6 February 2025 I recall traipsing around Slough about twenty years ago and not being impressed. I was managing my company's global work...
Feb 7, 20252 min read
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