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I thought i was a decent swimmer — Until the Data Told Me Otherwise
I swim around 1:20/100m and came out of the Celtman swim 2nd in 2023, so I thought my stroke was sorted. Then we measured it with EO SwimBetter, and the data told a different story.
Stop Fighting the Water: How to Master the Long-Distance Triathlon Swim without Just Adding More meters
Are you an "adult-onset swimmer"? You bring massive lung capacity from running and cycling, but it doesn't translate to the pool. You are likely falling into the "More is Better" trap. Discover why adding volume to a flawed stroke is a waste of time—and the three technical fixes that actually yield free speed.
Technique, Trainability, Enjoyment: Ruairidh’s Formula for Club Swimming Success
Since joining Total Endurance, Ruairidh Carnegie has already made a difference to our coaching team. Bringing his calm, personalised coaching to club swimmers in Aberdeen. In this blog, we chatted to Ruairidh about his swimming journey, coaching philosophy, and how his technique-first, swimmer-first approach is helping athletes push past plateaus and rediscover joy in the pool.