Author Archives: james

Insanely busy in the pool today. Myself and another chap were pushing things along doing lengths when a mum and her son decided they’d like to do the same, in the same lanes, but at half the pace and not … Continue reading →

Another practice session, trying to get back to the point where I can continue my USRPT sets. I think I’ll continue these to the end of the week and then back to USRPT next week. USRPT distance this year: 51,150m … Continue reading →

Strange day today. The pool was empty when I arrived and remained so for the next fifty minutes, when a couple got in. Quite strange having the entire pool to yourself for so long. More tumble turn practice today. I’m … Continue reading →

Another swim just “to get my eye in”. It really is hard work at the moment. Not helped by the fact that the pool was quite busy with several people apparently attempting to swim lengths but unable to do so … Continue reading →

Well, I’ve had a hideously long break from swimming thanks to work, holidays and family stuff. Today I just went to the pool to see if I could remember how to swim. It was like paddling in treacle 🙁 Just … Continue reading →

And yet another tumble turn practice session. I’m still nowhere near where I want to be with these, but there’s only one way to get better really. USRPT distance this year: 51,150m Total distance this year: 117,400m

Back to tumble turn practice for this session. USRPT distance this year: 49,900m Total distance this year: 114,250m