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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…

In typical swimming meets where a swimmer may race several times over 50m-400m in the space of a few hours a pre-race snack is generally unnecessary and potentially detrimental. While pre-race and in-race fuelling may support the energy demands of much longer open water events, scientific evidence suggests they may be counterproductive for short events if eaten too close to the start. In the body’s attempt to stabilise its blood glucose level there are subsequent fluctuations that are not without consequences. Read on

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“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 is rarely a final verdict. Read on

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