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So what about all those proverbial water bottles that litter the poolside and that our coaches have to be constantly careful not to trip over? Are they really necessary? For everyone? Or do they in fact represent more of a completely unnecessary distraction? Is there in fact any serious consequence of not having one to hand? Well we have known the answers to all these legitimate questions for quite some time. Let’s find out…

A quick heads up on race-day snacking: did you know that grabbing a sugary snack 30–60 minutes before you race can actually backfire? When you sprint, your muscles are running on stored fuel anyway, so the snack's not actually doing much. Want to know a bit more?

Just look at the number of hours swimmers spend in the water every week! Outsiders can be forgiven for being astonished and that number only goes up as the swimmer’s ambition increases. But is it that justified?

“I put time on.” How often do swimmers express less than expected race performances in this negative way when failure can actually be a powerful catalyst for long-term growth and success given the right mindset? While disappointing in the moment, a poor performance doesn’t have to be the final verdict. Let’s take a look…