In the last couple of days I have had my athletes messaging me with some of their latest race entries. Ironman Lanzarote The Brutal Extreme Triathlon The ROC Wales The Outlaw The Outlaw Half The Shakespeare Marathon Planning next season - it’s exciting isn’t it?

Third swim - and almost 10k of swimming - this week. Loving it. Will I manage to fit in another one this weekend?

Another week in our Swim Squads! ✅ One technique session ✅ One 1-1 session ✅ Three Swim Squad sessions ✅ More than 80 swimmers VO2 Max on Monday, Threshold on Wednesday. Some technique and easy endurance in between. Progress and fun! #triathlonswimsquad

As we move into autumn and winter, you’ll notice some faster, short sets appearing in our Swim Squad sessions. Why now? https://t.co/N1yklT7AVc

“I’ve got to say, without having you there to hold me accountable, I’m not sure I’d have done that session. Set off for work about 6:30am and got in after 7pm, but I knew I had it to get done and I did it.” Accountability: Just one of the reasons athletes value coaching.

Ironman Portugal-Cascais What a day of racing! Another five of our Swim Squad join our Swim Squad Ironman wall of fame! It’s been a privilege to be part of their journeys, supporting them and watching their progress over many months.

Monday Swim Squads this week … Technique Focus: Developing our catch and improving our body position. Main Set Focus: VO2 Max set. High speed, high effort, high heart rate. We’re all improving one session at a time!

“I’m in this for the long haul. I love it - the whole lifestyle of it all. The races, the training, the places I’ve been … it’s been amazing for me and my family.” One of the athletes I coach sent me this message. https://t.co/v7cnafUydr

🎥| Adam singing Who Wants to Live Forever tonight at the Polar Music Prize Awards 🖤🖤🖤

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The Sunday long ride. ✅ Not late to the meeting point (for once) ✅ 130k ✅ 8 Swim Squad riders ✅ Loads of laughs ✅ Feeling pretty good ✅ Sun (eventually) came out Same time next week?

“If You Can Keep Your Head”: The Triathlon Swim Start https://t.co/7X7VgYTGWg

Enjoying my running at the moment. Mostly short runs, mostly steady pace, always with short walk breaks. Slowly, slowly …

It’s marathon race week! We have lots of our athletes running London, Manchester & Blackpool marathons this weekend. Exciting! The hard work is done and it’s now all about recovery, freshening and a little sharpening. We’ve got this!

Ah, where the magic happens … https://t.co/e2jMeqw6Sg

Overcoming a sticky patch In this post I wanted to offer a few solutions for when training is difficult, other priorities in life are taking over, you are feeling a bit meh and you are not sure what to do. https://t.co/hgeRFOW69N

Making the most of time! 40 minutes available for a swim means a quick set of 20 x 100m this morning. 20 x 100m 1 - 5 off 2’ 6 - 10 off 1.55 11 - 15 off 1.50 16 - 20 off 1.45 Cool Down 2 x 50m + 4 x 25m

Swim Squad session included a bit of everything tonight! 400m personal bests A solid threshold set Strength endurance work 3000m - 3700m covered! Great swimming!