Great North Swim - A Weekend Of Swimming.


Active Blu Sessions Go wild

Well it has been a great start to the open water season and even through the water took a bit of time to warm up, it has now reached a reasonable temperature.

I would like to say both thank you and well done to everyone that has already been taking part in the sessions at Active Blu`s venue on Lake Windermere.

Thursday Nights have seen record numbers turning up to get a coached session or just practice their open water skills. With the skills and Introduction to open water courses being packed with passionate, enthusiastic people wanting to improve their performance or just give it ago.

This weekend is the Great North Swim where Lake Windermere will see over 10,000 people take part in the event and swim its waters.

If you are after any last min advice, support, tips or just a friendly face, myself and a colleague will be at the Lake District National Park stand to offer any last minute help, alternatively come see us post event to let us know how you got on.

My advice for your event would be to:
1 - Stick to your event plan. Do not change your plans last minute.
2 - Know you have done everything you can in training, now its time to put it into practice.
3 - Keep calm and concentrate on your own personal goals and needs pre and during the event.
4 - Breathing correctly is the key to success, relaxed exhalation.
5 - Enjoy the event and smile lots.

Call me on: 07769150154 if you are having trouble finding me.

Thursday Night Training is on as usual - Feel free to turn up early and ask any burning questions you may have regarding the event.   

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE.

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