Are you actually SLOWER in your wetsuit? 🏊‍♂️ Whether you’re prepping for a local sprint or a full Ironman, there is a common "speed leak" affecting Surrey and Hampshire triathletes. We put the hours in at the lake, but the race splits just don't reflect the effort. The Reality:  If you aren't gaining 7–10 seconds per 100m  from your wetsuit, your technique or your training structure is broken. Here is how we fix it: 1. The Tech Lab: Guildford Lido (Surrey) At our Group or 2-to-1 sessions ,...

I’m opening up a few daytime 2-2-1 Front Crawl Technique Swim Video Analysis slots at Guildford Lido. The Deal: 60 mins of high-speed 4K HD filming above and below the water, instant feedback, and your technical 'drill-set' to take home with your swim videos. The Price: £55 per person (saving £55 off the 1-2-1 rate) when there are 2 swimmers per session. I have slots this Tuesday 10th March at 11am and 12pm, wednesday 11th March at 3pm, and Friday 13th March at 3pm Some more availability next...

Why swim technique lessons matter (especially for front crawl) Swimming is very different from running or cycling. Water is around 800 times denser than air , which means every small technical error creates a lot of resistance. In simple terms, if you try to swim twice as fast , you’d need roughly four times the energy output . Very few people can hold that for long — especially in open water or longer triathlon swims. On top of that, in front crawl your head is underwater for roughly half...