| November 27th, 2021 | Swimming

Luxborough Lakes

Luxborough Lake runs alongside the River Roding on the border between Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell, just around the corner from Bancroft's School. This beautiful lake has remained closed to the [...]

| November 24th, 2021 | Swimming

Emotional Freedom to Thrive

I am fortunate to teach and coach both children and adults and behind every adult is the child, teenager and young adult that came before them.  Any negative memories and [...]

| November 5th, 2021 | Swimming

Adventures start with Hello

I attempted my first English Channel Relay in August 2020.  It was an amazing  experience with wonderful people, and although our attempt finished half way across the swim was not [...]

| April 15th, 2021 | Swimming

Back to Swimming Guide

After any long break from the water…you’re both excited to get back in and maybe also a little nervous.  Here is a Back to swim guide  to help you along the […]

| March 1st, 2021 | Swimming

Goggles.

I often get asked for Goggle recommendations. I've worn Predator Flex for years and recently bought some Orca Killa Vision goggles, which I swam with during my Channel relay.  They [...]

| February 28th, 2021 | Swimming

Common Mistakes

As swimmers the common mistakes we make come from simply being human! Using our limbs with a land mammal brain and trying to overcome the water resistance, in the process [...]